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ASMP Member Assistants & Interns
Below, you will find a listing of ASMP Assistant Members as well as a couple of non-members. We encourage people to select from this list first, as these people have shown an eagerness to be part of our group. ASMP also has a national search for Find-an-Assistant.
Asheville & Charlotte Areas
Aaron Cress
Cell: 704-433-5626
email: aaron@cressphotography.com
URL: www.cressphotography.com
ASMP: Emerging Associate Member 2008 Available to assist greater Charlotte area and will travel with compensation.

Knowledge: Nikon Digital, A+ computer certified, 7+ years of Photoshop experience, 1+ years Lightroom 1.3: Dreamweaver CS3: Fireworks CS3: Nikon capture NX. Born and raised in the digital age, and very knowledgeable about computers. Work with a PC familiar with Mac

Experience: Worked at Wolf Camera photo lab full time, UNCC Student media, assisted several photographers in the Concord area work consisted of Photoshop editing, second shooter, and studio help. Assisted since 2007
Triad Area
Elizabeth Larson
Office: 336-656-7733
Cell: 434-242-1272
email: elizabeth@elarsonphoto.com
URL: www.elarsonphoto.com
Region: Triad, but will travel throughout the entire Southeast
ASMP Associates Member

knowledge-experience:
Based in the Triad, but able to assist/travel throughout NC & VA (and beyond). 18+ years professional photography experience + assisting throughout the 90's to current. 
Experience with 4x5 view cameras, medium format (Hasselblad & Mamiya), Canon digital and film cameras, Nikon film cameras & some knowledge of Nikon digital. Lighting: Photogenic, Speedotron, Norman, Hensel, and Elincrom.  Good at scouting locations.  Experienced with Macs, Photoshop CS2 & earlier versions.  Also have 10+ years experience in office management with Pro Camera, Inc. (Charlottesville, VA). 
Triangle Area
Jan Balster
Cell:  919-593-3036
eMail: jan@jb-photo.net
URL: www.jb-photo.net
Assisting: 1½ years, Hasselblad, Mamiya, Bronica, Canon, Nikon, 4x5 field and view cameras, & medium-format digital backs (Sinar & PhaseOne);
Lighting: Broncolor, Speedotron, ProPhoto, AlienBees, White Lighting, Elenchrome Ranger;
Digital: Photoshop, Bridge, CaptureOne, Aperture, iView, several FTP applications, Mac OS X, Epson digital printing, & Macromedia Flash MX 2004.
Amber Gerberich
Tel.:  919-630-0140
eMail: agerberich@hotmail.com
URL: www.AmberOceanPhotographic.com
Started assisting in June 2005
Other NC Areas
Jake Lyell
Tel.:  804-307-7090
eMail: jake@jakelyell.com
URL: www.jakelyell.com
Available to assist in Richmond, VA or Triangle areas; assisted in the Richmond area since 2003; proficient with Canon digital and film systems; familiar with Nikon digital; some medium-format experience;
Lighting: Dynalite, Speedotron, Calumet, White Lightning & ambient controls;
BFA, 2003 in Photography from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Anthony Smith
Tel.:  336-656-0685
Cell:  336-327-0010
eMail: avsphoto@bellsouth.net
URL: www.anthonyvinsonsmith.com
ASMP Associate Member 18 years photography experience. Background with Nikon 35mm film & didgital, Canon digital, Super Graphic 4x5. Experienced with Speedotron lighting, Norman, AlienBees and various strobes. Knowledge of both Mac & Pc formats and various photoshop programs. Have gear and will travel. Office located near Greensboro, NC.
Non-ASMP Assistants & Interns
Jonathan Welch, Asheville
Tel.:  828-301-2615
eMail: jonwft@hotmail.com
URL: www.JonathanWelchPhotography.com
 
Joanna Calazans 4403 Grove Avenue Richmond, VA 23221 Phone: (804)517.1898 Email: joanna@jocalazans.com
URL: www.jocalazans.com
Digital workflow qualifications: digital SLR cameras, Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, Bridge and Lightroom software Lighting and grip qualifications: Broncolor, Speedotron, ProPhoto, White Lighting, Elinchrome, HMIs, Dynalites, monolights in general. B.S in Still Photography, Ithaca College, 2004 M.A. Oklahoma University I have a valid passport (Brazilian) and am able to travel. I speak Portuguese, Spanish, some German in addition to English. I am willing to travel whenever needed as well as work on weekends. I freelance as an assistant and shoot some editorial jobs for local magazines. I am easy going, very adaptable and take direction very well. I am not afraid to work hard and am eager to learn. References: Jeff Saxman, Todd Wright, Chris Franklin (Plow and Hearth), Scott Brown