i'm assisting

[wendellt]

heya people

i finally took steps to fullfill one of my desires to photograph fashion editorial.

since i'm self taught and have no formal training i need to train under a studio photographer for at least 3 years. That's what all the editors at fashion mags say and they are right there are no shortcuts.

So i found myself a prominent sydney fashion photographer to assist
so for the next 3 years+ part time on the weekends i'll be making coffee, rubbing feet and assisting

My job was to setup scrims carry stuff around, test strobes, some assisting in lighting concepts and hold the all important reflector

image on the left, test shot of the other studio assistant with the strobe, added the frame for artistic purposes, but couldn't add a smile
as you can see the strobe light mixed with the available light is gorgeous
image on the right is of the fashion stylist preparing the garments


The pro photo preferred available light manipulated by two scrims blocking one side of the room off and letting in light from 2 windows. He also has great taste I love sophisticated muted colours - such mood!

here is the result


i shot these while holding a reflector, camera in 1 hand, and i shot from the side

the pro photog got the model doing a continuous latino dance sequence. It was beautiful i love movement, excellent technique to get a numebr of freestyle dynamic shots

if every shoot is going to be like this one, i'm lucky and i know it

[kipper]

Oh my Wendell, love the Latino Dance......as I said in my other post

Goodluck to you on your future endeavours

[antman]

Congrats on the new role.

Wonderful shots as usual.

Won't be long before you'll have some other rising young star knocking on your door wanting to be your assistant !

[rooboy]

Congrats on the job Wendell

Love the lighting in the dancing sequence, I'm sure you'll learn a lot and do well with this job.

[owen]

Well done Wendell. You take some great images, I'm looking forward to seeing how they change with your part time job.

Cheers,
Owen.

[LostDingo]

Wendell,

Very well done and wish you all the best in your future endeavours.

I think you have a fantastic talent not so well recognised on here as it should. Very professional, great skill and great lighting techniques. I also know you do little processing before posting and I know what these images look like when processed. They are always standouts.

Paul

[beetleboy]

Congrats Wendell!

You're lucky you get to shoot while you're assisting!

[Yi-P]

Excellent!! Congrats on this great opportunity!


Good luck for the next coming years!

[BBJ]

Well done Wendell, i am sure you will learn more to your benifit and well mate if this what it takes to make the grade in the industry then be it. I know you are very talented and will go a long way, just try not to break too much.  LOL well done mate again and have fun.
Cheers
john

[marcotrov]

Smart move Wendell I wish you all the best somehow I don't think you'll need oour good wishes with talent to burn that you have Love the images and lighting and I'm jealous my friend
cheers
marco

[Murray1006]

Well done Wendell. From the posts of yours that I've seen I have no doubt that you have a bright future as a pro. Congratulations.

[Nnnnsic]

Good luck Wendell.

Three years is the bare minimum really and I'd be prepared for being an assitant for at least 6-8. I was working with one yesterday who was in his 8th year of doing it and was just beginning to be able to get people to pay attention to him...

[Mitchell]

Congratulations Wendell! A great chance to combine your own ideas and perspective with those of someone with a track record in the area. You have loads of talent - I'm looking forward to seeing your photography further flourish

[Alex]

Congratulations, Wendell and all the best with the best with this career.

Cheers

Alex

[Raskill]

Well done mate. May I say, it's about time. Look forward to seeing your images on the cover of Vogue!

[elffinarts]

Congrats Wendell, I hope to be heading in a similar direction as soon as I can. The shots look great, the latino dance is lush!

[mark]

Wendell

Congrats on your decision.
I really like the photos of yours that I have seen so far and I think you have a great future in Fashion Photography in front of you.
Believe in yourself and back yourself.
Nice dance shots too.

[admajic]

Hey Wendell! I am so glad to hear that you got this job. I think this is a fantastic step for you. Your ability for this type of work is already excellent. I cant wait to see how you proceed. Again Congrats!!

Adam

[byrt_001]

congrats wendell, all the luck to yuo. hope everything goes well.

hope you keep sharing your work with us.

christian

[obzelite]

Well done mate. May I say, it's about time. Look forward to seeing your images on the cover of Vogue!

once he gets to that position i'll be the first to offer my coffee making service

[christiand]

Congratulations and all the best Wendell.

May this opportunity be the start of greater things to come to your already cool photography.

Regards,
Christian

[leek]

Very nice Wendell... Much more interesting that the usual anorexic models from the past... A good bit of creativity and movement...

Love the Latin Dance sequence - you should sell it as a triptych...

[Manta]

Congratulations Wendell - it's all go from here!

Have to agree with Leek about these shots, they're a little different from your normal stuff and just leap off the screen. They have a richness about them that really appeals. Great stuff!!

[smac]

Great news Wendell....congratulations. I don't think it will even take you three years to get "recognised", with natural talent like yours you will be in demand soon enough.

Stuart

[wendellt]

thankyou very much
it's been a long road but its' only the start

after shooting 1 year of fashion events and fashion, getting runway shots published and canning two big commercial jobs doesn't qualify you for editorial work

leigh i met someone last week who was assisting in his 6th year
so i know a long road ahead and alot to learn

half of gettign anywhere in fashion photography is about who you know - unfortunately

i'll keep people updated on tricks of the trade i can share

[blacknstormy]

Wendell - congratulations on taking a step into the future You take beautifully composed shots with elegant lighting and detail - the years ahead will be hard, but the opportunities fantastic !!! We'll all be saying in the years to come 'he was a member of our forum', and we will be proud of where you've come from, and where you are going.

Hugs
rel

[stormygirl]

Congratulations Wendell, this is fantastic news! You will go far, your photography is gorgeous, and my very best wishes to you!

[wendellt]

ah

rel and jane

your sweet, thankyou

[BT*ist]

That's fantastic news, Wendell!! All the best of luck with this great opportunity (I love the shots you posted, as well!)

[shutterbug]

Well Done

[PiroStitch]

Congrats Wendell! Great to see that you're progressing and managed to latch onto a pro photog to shadow. Look forward to seeing your future work.

[Slider]

Well done Wendell. The quality of your work speaks for itself. It's only a matter of time and this step will help you achieve your goals.

[Jeko70]

Well well well...!
Congratulations W end ell Done!

[mic]

Great stuff Wendell,

You are going far my boy,

I'm jealous of your creativity.

Have fun mate and revel in it.

Mic

[ABG]

Congratulations Wendell. I'm sure you'll make great use of a fantastic opportunity