Drew Gurian, first assistant to Joe McNally, shares his experiences as a top assistant traveling the world.

First photography assistant Drew Gurian sets up lights at a shoot for Joe McNally.

Whether you’re toying with the prospect of photo assisting or planning your exit strategy, it’s a good idea to get insights and advice from a veteran of the photography assistant community. Enter Drew Gurian, first assistant to famed editorial and commercial photographer, Joe McNally.

Drew has worked as full-time photography assistant for nearly four years – just long enough to know the in’s and out’s of the industry. He’s traveled extensively with Joe McNally, assisting him on projects for clients like National Geographic, FedEx, and Nikon, to name a few.

• The pros and cons of photo assisting
• Stories from working in the field with Joe McNally
• Top tips and techniques learned from Joe McNally
• How to start thinking about launching your own photo business
• And more!

( Image,Text and video via blog.photoshelter.com )

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