Magazine Shoot!

About a month ago, I was asked to be a part of a photoshoot for the magazine Alternative Press. I assisted a good friend of mine Aaron Van Dike. The shoot took place in Cleveland with a popular musician called Andrew W.K. It wasn’t the first time I assisted Aaron on a shoot for this magazine and hopefully won’t be the last.

Usually being a photography assistant includes:

1.) Setting up the shot

2.) Setting up the lights and anything that is being used in the picture

3.) Getting the subject ready and prepping them for everything that is going to be done

4.) Stand and watch the shoot take place. I usually text and drink Mountain Dew and make jokes

5.) Review shots and Critique

6.) Tear down everything that was set up

7.) Go home smiling that you were a part of a nationally publicized photo shoot

I’d strongly encourage most amateur photographers to follow professionals in the industry via Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, etc. Everyone photographer, whether its a senior picture shoot or a Rolling Stone Magazine shoot, needs some help and they usually often ask for anyone who will volunteer. On the few shoots I have done with Aaron, I have learned a ton of useful information and techniques and made a great friend in the process.

The magazine has not hit newstands yet, but heres a sneak peak picture of what it turned out like.