volunteering to help professional

Those who may be seeking advice on getting into the business in this area of the forum may find this useful.

I read recently that Monte Zucker recommends that to get familiar with the business of photography and potentially break into the business personally, you can volunteer to assist a photographer you know to help them with the aspects of the business/shoots they would rather not do.

I did this recently and will let you know how it works out. The photographer I am volunteering with mainly does parties and weddings.

Nice of you to let us know. lol

This is probably the number one recommendation for amateur photographers who want to get into the business.

canoflan wrote in post #2367181
Those who may be seeking advice on getting into the business in this area of the forum may find this useful.

I read recently that Monte Zucker recommends that to get familiar with the business of photography and potentially break into the business personally, you can volunteer to assist a photographer you know to help them with the aspects of the business/shoots they would rather not do.

I did this recently and will let you know how it works out. The photographer I am volunteering with mainly does parties and weddings.

Well DUH, did you need a Great Photographic Icon like Mont Zucker to tell you that. Just read it here first <vbg>

I am no Monte Zucker but you can come and schlep my gear around anytime you want to!! So far I Have taken one assistant to Cancun and One to Orlando and two to Northern CA!!

BTW I usually pay everyone on my crew, nobody works for free.

Les