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Disclaimer: The information in this list has been supplied by each assistant and has not been examined or verified by ASMP. All prospective employers using this list assume responsibility for verifying each assistant's stated skills before making a hiring decision. ASMP bears no responsibility or liability for the performance or any actions of any assistant or photographer. ASMP shall not be liable for any consequence, direct or indirect, of any hiring decision or employment of any assistant.
Nathan Alan Mays
Associate member, assisting since 2012
  • Workflow: I've photographed with both Nikon and Canon gear for many years and I am very familiar with both brands. I teach Lightroom...
  • Lighting: I operate my own studio in Bristol, Virginia in which I use several lighting setups and modifiers to achieve the look that me...
Eric Scott Knape
Associate member, assisting since 2010
  • Workflow: Canon and Fulifilm digital cameras, lenses, WFT. Apple computers. Single drive and RAID storage. Adobe Photoshop CC, Bridge...
  • Lighting: Video lighting, Photo lighting, Studio and location, Speedlite, Alien Bee, Modifiers, PocketWizard, location scouting and...
  • Personal: I started making photos with my dad's Minolta 35mm camera when I was 12. I started making motion pictures in a broadcast...
  • References: The best reference for my work is my website and 500px page. Otherwise, much of the still imagery on Bodybuilding.com over the...
Paul Nordmann
Professional member, assisting since 2007
  • Workflow: Canon & Nikon 35mm DSLRs Medium & Large Format Cameras Leaf Aptus Backs Adobe Photoshop, Leaf Capture, Adobe Lightroom,...
  • Lighting: Profoto, Broncolor, Dynalite, Alien Bee, White Lightning
  • Personal: Have valid driver's license, own a car, can work weekends and able to accept multi-day out of town assignments
  • References: Dilip Vishwanat, http://www.dvishphoto.com
Johnny Fisher
Associate member, assisting since 2012
  • Workflow: Proficient with Canon and Nikon DSLR camera systems Familiar with Photoshop Lightroom 5 Familiar with Adobe Photoshop CS6
  • Lighting: I am proficient with Dynalight Strobe systems and familiar with Profoto strobes.
  • Personal: I have a valid Texas driver's license and own my own vehicIe. I drive a vehicle with a manual transmission. I have a valid...
  • References: Nathan Lindstrom (281) 650-8353 www.nathanlindstrom.com [email protected] Brad Carr (713)...
Chris Ho
Professional member, assisting since 1998
  • Workflow: Extensive Experience with: Phase One Digital Backs, and Software Adobe Photoshop Adobe Bridge Photo Mechanic All...
  • Lighting: If it's strobe equipment, I have used it! Extensive experience with Broncolor, Profoto, Speedotron, Elenchrome, Dyna-Light,...
  • Personal: Native of Portland, Oregon, with extensive knowledge of geographic locations, resources, such as equipment rental houses,...
  • References: I have worked with over 20 different photographers in the Portland area, and have also assisted many other photographers from...
Warren Swiney
Emerging Associate member, assisting since 2011
  • Workflow: Professional digital technician and digital workflow. Expert skill level in: Adobe Creative Suite (CS6+, Lightroom, Photoshop...
  • Lighting: Worked extensively with both natural lighting out-of-doors as well as with professional lighting in and out of doors including...
  • Personal: I have worked on various kinds of shoots including photography and video in both commercial and individual capacities....
  • References: Professional References available upon request.
Rob Hart
Professional member
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Jacob Lewkow
Associate member, assisting since 2010
  • Workflow: Proficient in 35mm DSLR systems, especially Canon and Nikon. Experienced in use with Medium-format and PhaseOne...
  • Lighting: Fully experienced in building a multitude of lights, including Profoto strobes and packs, Speedlites, hot lights, HMI, LEDs.
  • Personal: Willing and able to travel with a valid driver's license and international passport! I drive a fuel-efficient vehicle, and...
  • References: Ara Howrani Thomas Allen Dennis Grantz Natalie Wetzel
Eric Lynch
Associate member, assisting since 2003
  • Workflow: Proficient in multiple digital and analogue workflow setups. Can develop workflow setup. Photoshop, Lightroom, Bridge...
  • Lighting: Palm Springs location expert for over a decade. Expertise with continuous and strobe lighting setups.
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Nicole Toesca
Associate member, assisting since 2007
  • Workflow: DSLRs: Nikon D200, D700. Limited Canon. Adobe CS4: Photoshop, Bridge, Lightroom2. Phase One and Capture One Software; Nik...
  • Lighting: Dedicated Nikon flashes; Lumedyne Power Pack; modifiers -light tent, reflectors, umbrellas, softboxes.
  • Personal: Available now as assistant for photographers shooting in Orange, San Diego, or Riverside Counties. Photographer: small...
  • References: References available upon request.
Sandra Arenas
Associate member, assisting since 2010
  • Workflow: Macintosh Systems, Adobe CS5, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe In Design, Adobe Photoshop, Final Cut, Flash, Lightroom and Capture One.
  • Lighting: Knowledge of various lighting; Tungsten, Kino-flo, Profoto, Broncolor.
  • Personal: Born and raised in Lima Peru, moved to Miami in 2001. Presently living in NYC.
  • References: Model test shooter for Elite and Next Model Agencies, Miami Beach, FL. Featured in CMYK Magazine upcoming summer, #53...
Jennifer Ann Buist
Student Associate member, assisting since 2014
  • Workflow: - DSLRs (Nikon and Canon) - Photoshop and Lightroom - Automated workflows such as Lightroom & Bridge - Color management...
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Joseph Ferraro
Associate member, assisting since 2012
  • Workflow: Cameras: All DSLR formats, including Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Fuji. And, all studio cameras, cinluding Hasselblad, Mamiya,...
  • Lighting: Lighting: Experience with monolights (Broncolor, Profoto, PCB Einsteins, Dynalite and alike), tungsten and strobe, power packs...
  • Personal: Able to work 7-days a week on short notice. Will travel. I will also rent my Profoto lighting gear and Canon camera kit....
  • References: Jim Scherer, [email protected], (617) 298-3800, Greg Premru (978) 448-2838, & Bill Truslow, [email protected], (603) 436-4600
David J. Schwartz
Professional member, assisting since 2001
  • Workflow: Experienced with most camera systems including Nikon, Canon, Sinar, Leaf and Phase One. Software including Capture 1 Pro,...
  • Lighting: Experienced with most lighting equipment including Broncolor, Balcar, Speedotron, Norman, Profoto and Dynalite.
  • Personal: Nikon cameras, Dynalite lighting equipment and Apple Macbook Pro available for rental for an additional fee. Valid Driver's...
  • References: Many fine references available upon request.
Aaron Cress
Student Associate member, assisting since 2008
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  • References: Skip O'dennell www.odonnellphotograf.com 760-492-3936
Damon Atherton
Associate member
  • Workflow: Experience with Photoshop and Creative Suite up through CS6 Own Nikon equipment (have experience with Canon) Mac or PC...
  • Lighting: Assisted in commercial studio, setting up lighting, scrims, product, props, etc. Experienced with both monolights and power...
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James Eldon Zimmerman
Professional member, assisting since 2009
  • Workflow: Knowledge base consists of: Canon and Nikon Digital SLR Systems Photoshop CS2, CS3, CS4, CC (Fluent with the Pen Tool)...
  • Lighting: I have used the following: Dynalite DR & Wi power packs, 2040, 2050, and 4080 heads, Profoto 8A Power Packs and Pro Heads,...
  • Personal: 2009 Graduate of Antonelli Institute Associates Degree in Specialized Technology: Photography I currently possess a valid...
  • References: Bob Polett, ASMP General Member, Owner/Operator: Robert Polett Photography, [email protected], (717) 625-0911,...
Carlos Monino
Associate member, assisting since 2007
  • Workflow: Nikon Canon Hassleblad Phase One Adobe Photoshop CC Lightroom CC Capture One Phocus Tethering...
  • Lighting: Broncolor Briese Profoto Location scouting
  • Personal: I'm a photographer's assistant. I've worked at JACK studios in Chelsea in the equipment room, and have assisted various...
  • References: Elizabeth Lippman (917) 805-7113 [email protected] www.elizabethlippman.com Mani Zarrin (646) 884-4737...
Paul Ottaviano
Associate member, assisting since 2014
  • Workflow: I have experience with DSLR and mirrorless full frame cameras, primarily Nikon and Sony a7. My lenses of choice are usually...
  • Lighting: I have experience with strobes and syncing, primarily Nikon speedlights and Paul C. Buff Einstein 640 WS. I use both manual...
  • Personal: I am a freelance photographer with an insured licensed business and Oregon LLC. Also, I'm familiar with the local permitting...
  • References: I assisted Adam Bacher on a corporate environmental portrait shoot on 9/23/14, located at a Wells Fargo Call Center in Salem,...
River Thompson
Student Associate member, assisting since 2015
  • Workflow: Experienced with Most Pro Nikon SLR bodies. Experienced with most Large storage devices. Mac and Windows efficient. Able to...
  • Lighting: 3 years of location and studio lighting experience. Familiar with Alien Bees, Twinkle lights and similar. Stage craft and...
  • Personal: I have a valid driver's license and can operate manual and automatic vehicals large of small. I own a Honda two door...
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Rob Reeves
Associate member, assisting since 2014
  • Workflow: Canon digital cameras, Adobe Creative Suite, printer calibration, Squarespace
  • Lighting: Lighting, studio setup
  • Personal: Valid drives licence, able to drive manual transmission, very flexible schedule including weekends and evenings.
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Christian Seel
Associate member, assisting since 2009
  • Workflow: Canon and other 35mm DSLR systems, Hasselblad, highly proficient in Photoshop, LR, CaptureOne, Phocus, Shotput Pro, tethered...
  • Lighting: Strobes: Profoto, Paul C. Buff, Elinchrom, Speedotron, Genesis, Bowens, Dynalite, various speedlights. Continuous lighting:...
  • Personal: I have a Toyota Camry and valid drivers license, variety of lighting and grip equipment and accessories. Great team player,...
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Brad Alexander Nicol
Associate member, assisting since 2007
  • Workflow: PC and Macintosh proficient, Nikon and Canon D-SLR, Photoshop CS5, Lightroom, Adobe Flash, Adobe Bridge, Large format...
  • Lighting: Profoto, Calumet, Hensel, Bron Color, Dynalite, Lumedyne, Lowel lighting systems. Location and Studio lighting setups.
  • Personal: Born in Fort Worth, Texas. Living in Denver, Colorado. Traveled throughout Europe. Valid passport. Able to work weekends...
  • References: References available upon request. [email protected] 303-304-6233
Daniel Klempa
Associate member, assisting since 2005
  • Workflow: Canon. Nikon, Hasselblad and Imacon (w/ flexcolor), Phase (w/ capture one), Leaf and leaf capture, etc..
  • Lighting: Lighting, and Grip used in multiple applications from the smallest product to the biggest people (such as Tim Duncan standing...
  • Personal: Hallmark Institute of Photography grad. working in the Boston area for nearly 3 years.
  • References: Jonathan Kannair, Jim Flynn, Francine Zaslow, Jim Scherer
Samantha Elizabeth Jaap
Student Associate member
  • Workflow: Canon DSLR camera systems, Adobe CS5 Suite
  • Lighting: Sekonic hand held light meters; Mole Richardson and Smith Victor tungsten lighting; Photogenic, Speedotron, Elinchrom,...
  • Personal: I do have a valid driver's license and my own insured car. I am looking to assist while in school.
  • References: I have completed my Photographer's Assistant class and required hours in the studio as well as two location photo shoots. One...