Did you work as an assistant/second shooter?

How many of you have worked as an assistant or second shooter , at a wedding, studio, just shadowing a Pro?

Once I move I want to get into Portraiture, and I want to get some experience. I would be willing to work for free just to get some help. and a foot in the door.

Have any of you done this? Thanks xx

Iv done 2 shadowing jobs. Not as much as id like. I was fit i when the student was off as a favour! Iv sent out more CVs though in hope of more work.

Its quite daunting at first, but the experience is invaluable. Depending on the photographer you will have to sign a contract. Mostly about copyright and distribution. Mine was one of being unable to distribute the work anywhere! bit sucky but i see their point.

Thanks KK x

I am putting together a Portfolio,can't really put much on on a CV. Just hope my enthusiasm, and willingness to learn, gets me through the door reallyand willing to do it for free

It's a shame I'm moving, because I was going to ask you, that when you did weddings can I shadow you

Theres loads you can put on a CV besides eperience - im happy to share mine with you if you wish!

Well im happy for you to join me on any further jobs i get untill you head off for places unknown!

I've done both shadowing, 2nd shooter and twin shooting in the studio and on location.

It's a good experience to share, gain, swap ideas from a pro. I now get asked to do work for the organisation and for other client organisations, newspaper and magazine work.

Aw thanks, but leaving soon, and everything is a bit crazy at the moment

Sounds good Jack, I just want to get some experience, and see what happens

Sometimes you don't need to shadow, but can build your portfolio by doing freebies, or, charity work. As it's slightly off-topic I've posted a new thread here about it: How to start putting together a portfolio

Short answer ............no.

yes that is a short answer.

Do mind sharing how it started for you?