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Assistants
The assistants on our list are not hired through PPR, they are independent freelance assistants. PPR can not account for their experience or level of knowledge. Their listing on our site is by recommendation of photographers who have employed them in the past. To help narrow down the choices, we have attempted to categorize them; Digital Technician, Lead Assistant, Working Assistant, and Emerging Assistant.
Digital Technicians
Digital Technicians possess a good working knowledge of photography and equipment, including medium format cameras, studio strobe lighting, meters, and Mac OS X. They are capable of operating and trouble shooting digital backs, managing workflow and file processing.
Brian Crumb
770-310-7230
Drew Leach
404-542-8261
Cannon Pearson
678-612-3166
Brian Merwin
347-464-9414
Hollis Ellison
404-583-9404
Ray Hardy
770-316-0791
Assistants
First Assistants are experienced professionals with a good working knowledge of photography and equipment. Experience with studio lighting, DSLR’s and assignment logistics.
John E. McDonald
770-715-5085
Morgan Cooper
404-604-6312
Paul McPherson Jr
404-290-1187
Kaylinn Gilstrap
770-906-5066
Sara Brundige
678-386-4642
Chris Carder
678-469-0601
Brian Crumb
770-310-7230
Jace Downs
213-327-7493
Naomi Smith
404-641-7581
Tyler Smith
217-855-2784
Chris Burden
770-238-9062
Malik Willingham
863-669-3631
John Nowak
404-993-7726
Drew Morris
404-323-6259
Mike Colletta
678-643-7562
Josh Meister
678-571-1795
Kelly Blackmon
770-540-8550
Robert Keith
337-412-3477
Stephanie Eley
757-239-0078
John Paul Van Wert
404-983-5879
Royal Bridges
470-253-5492
Rubain Henry
718-801-9897
Cooper Penn
912-596-3413
Fernando Garcia
305-588-6592
Ulrich Brinkmann
404-992-1686
Jonathan Herre
404-295-8780
Shannon Alexander
203-947-3073
Christopher Pinel
404-663-5207
Wilder Smith
229-942-9560
Jeff Wolk
678-231-5432
Laura Deas
770-365-7159
Patrick Addy
404-939-2339
David Morico
404-661-8478
Adrian Fuentes
404-449-2289
Bryan Sintos
404-539-2989
Caleb Howard
678-314-8279
Tim Davis
404-550-0537
Working Assistants
Working Assistants have experience but are not as proficient as 1st Assistants, competent, but not in all areas. Solid 2nd assistants or 1st for many photographers.
Kareem Yearwood
404-913-9142
Judd Redmond
678-549-8772
Sheretta Danielle
615-678-9095
Andrew Segovia
404-829-5621
Catrina Maxwell
678-978-2540
Matthew Wong
678-520-3387
Product Manuals
Recommended Resources
Resources to help you out.
Talent
Radford Harrell
Talent Soup
678-528-7407
Other Resources
Steven Sachs
Artifacts, Picture Framing
404-624-3020
Security Services
Rick Anderson
404-786-4171
Labs
PPRpix
404-885-1885
Couriers
Apple Courier
770-434-3944
Bird Dog Courier
404-925-3324
City Sprint Courier
678-556-1111
Props and Supplies
C and M Backdrops
404-355-1415
Scenario Custom Scenery
404-755-9211
Sam Flax (art supplies)
404-352-7200
Catering/Restaurants
Mimi's in a Minute
404-636-5800
The Easy Way Out
404-262-9944
Figs & Honey Catering
404-745-9561
Einstein Brothers Bagels
404-367-4403
La Fonda Latina
404-249-2272
Six Feet Under
404-810-0040
Chow Baby
404-815-4900
West Egg Cafe
404-872-3973
Figo Pasta
404-351-3700
Taqueria Del Sol
404-352-5811
Bocado
404-815-1399
Location Scouting and Production
Danelle Dalpra, Producer
DD Productions, Inc.
310-936-7329
Becky Ollinger
Production / Location Management
404-840-6800
Emily Harrell
Producer, Stir Productions
678-462-7986
Jennifer Kilberg
Producer / Consultant / Marketing / Portfolio Consulting
646-247-5652
Make Up and Styling
Ashley Clara
Hair and Makeup
404-477-1812
Lashawnda German
Make Up Artist
678-469-4069
Linda Hogue
Food Styling
770-819-9748
Meredith Boyd
Hair & Makeup
678-779-3134
Art Directors
Rebekha Jennings
404-840-8140
Video and Film
P. C. and E.
404-609-9001
AbraCadabra
404-351-3211
Links
At PPR, we strive to provide excellent technical support to our customers. We are available to assist during normal store hours of 8:30 to 5:30 Monday thru Friday, and 9:00 to 5:00 on Saturday. In the event you need assistance outside of those hours, you can obtain technical support from the manufacturers web sites in many cases. Each manufacturer usually offers both a Frequently Asked Questions section (FAQ), and an area where you can download current drivers and software for the equipment in question. Some of those manufacturers web links are listed below:
35mm and 35mm based Digital Cameras & Lenses
Canon Cameras, Lenses, Flashes, Software and Firmware Downloads
www.canoneos.com
Nikon Cameras, Lenses, Flashes, Software and Firmware Downloads
www.nikonusa.com
Fuji Cameras, Software and Firmware Downloads
www.fujifilm.com
Zeiss lenses for Canon and Nikon
www.zeiss.com/photo
Medium Format Film and Digital Cameras
Hasselblad V System and H System Cameras, Digital Backs, Software and Accessories
www.hasselbladusa.com
Mamiya Cameras, Backs, and Accessories
www.macgroupus.com
Leaf Digital Backs and Accessories
www.leaf-photography.com
Sinar Digital Backs and Accessories
www.sinarcameras.com
Lighting, Strobe and Continuous
Broncolor/Visatec
www.sinarbron.com
Comet
www.comet-usa.com
Chimera
www.chimeralighting.com
Dynalite
www.dynalite.com
Elinchrom
www.elinchrom.com
Hensel
www.henselusa.com
Lowel Continuous Lighting
www.lowel.com
Norman
www.photo-control.com
Profoto
www.profoto-usa.com
Pocket Wizard Wireless Flash Triggers
www.pocketwizard.com
Speedotron
www.speedotron.com
Lighting, Handheld Strobes
Computers and Accessories
Canon Printers, Inks, and Software Downloads
www.usa.canon.com
Eizo Monitors
www.eizo.com
Lacie Monitors, Desktop, and Portable Hard Drives
www.lacie.com
Sandisk Memory Cards and Card Readers
www.sandisk.com
X-Rite Monitor Calibrators and Color Control
www.macgroupus.com
Tripods, DSLR Shoulder Mounts, Backgrounds, and Grip Equipment
Bogen Tripods, Light Stands, and Grip Equipment
www.bogenimaging.us
Gitzo Tripods
www.gitzo.com
Genus DLSR Shoulder Mounts and Focus Aids
www.genustech.tv
Induro Tripods
www.macgroupus.com
Kart-a-Bag Rolling Carts
www.kart-a-bag.com
Superior Background Paper
www.superspec.com
Westcott Reflectors and Backgrounds
www.fjwestcott.com
Savage Backgrounds and Accessories
www.savagepaper.com
Photek Backgrounds, Stands, and Accessories
www.photekusa.com
Bags and Cases
Insurance for Photographers
Apa Insurance Services
www.apainsuranceservices.com
Taylor & Taylor Associates, Inc.
www.taylorinsurance.com
Tom C. Pickard & Associates
www.tcpinsurance.com
How-to Guides
Tips
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