In this edition of LightSource, Bill and Ed talk with James Sullivan of 1prophoto.com.
Hosts:
Bill Crawford, publisher of StudioLighting.net (Flickr)
Ed Hidden, exclusive IStockPhoto.com photographer (Flickr)
Theme Music:
Sean Campbell and Steve Hill (Firesickle.com)
Special Guest:
James Sullivan, educator and operator of 1prophoto.com.
LightSource Episode 62 (Interview Series) [45:10 minutes]
LightSource E062 [20.5 MB]
In this episode:
Bill and Ed discuss:
- Adobe Re-releases its Camera Raw 4.4.1 update
- LightRoom 2 Beta arrives
- Breaking out the portable flashes
- honlphoto Grids for portable flashes
- What’s in your gaffer short list on LightSource Flickr Group
- Extension of the LightSource LSS001 Assignment
Special Guests James Sullivan discusses:
- Getting started in the photography industry
- The importance of the assistant
- What it takes to be a good digital technician
- Getting work as an assistant
- Moving to New York City
- Photo sessions as a team effort
- Strobe Packs Cost per Watt-Second [PDF]
- Renting Equipment rather than purchasing
- Lessons learned from great photographers
- Learning to communicate
- Photo Assistant Boot Camp
- Digital Technician Workshop
- Being an advocate for the assistant community
- Getting paid for your work