thumb A photographic assistant, also known as a photo assistant or a photographer's assistant,  is "an individual with both photographic and related skills who assists a professional photographer". The work of an assistant photographer is often referred to simply as "assisting". The photo assistant is most often employed on a freelance basis, but in some instances photo assistants are full-time employees primarily in major markets and with big-name photographers  .
thumb A photographic assistant, also known as a photo assistant , photographer's assistant, or also second shooter, is "an individual with both photographic and related skills who assists a professional photographer". The work of an assistant photographer is often referred to simply as "assisting". The photo assistant is most often employed on a freelance basis, but in some instances photo assistants are full-time employees primarily in major markets and with big-name photographers . Second shooters participate in actively documenting an event by capturing more angles and cover more of the event than just one person can .
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