Welcome to the Blue Sky Open Directory!

This directory serves as a resource for the photo community in San Francisco. Right now it is primarily an assistants list, but there is more to come soon.

If you’re a photographer looking for an assistant, just browse the list below.

If you’re an assistant feel free to add yourself to the list ALPHABETICALLY BY LAST NAME in the same format as the first entry by pressing the “Edit this page” button at the top or bottom of the page (do not delete anything, simply add a line of text). Please include ALL the info posted in the EXAMPLE listing at the top of the list! Anyone found abusing the directory will be banned. P.S. if you’re trying to use internet explorer you might have to use something else to edit the page!

Please email us at directory@blueskysf.com if you have any questions, comments, or feedback, and be sure to visit www.blueskysf.com for a full range of studio and photographic services.

JESSICA ROSEN- 10 YEARS of experience. Expert lighting and retouching. Experienced in all camera formats including Capture one and Leaf software. Experienced in STILL LIFE, FASHION, BEAUTY, PORTRAIT AND ARCHITECTURE. Resume: http://www.jessicarosen.com/bio.html 917-374-7616

Photo Assistant - Justin Divine justin.divine@gmail.com or 951.743.7275

Marisa Aragona - 415.517.8903 - marisaaragona@hotmail.com Experienced assistant: Studio and Location Lighting, various camera formats, including 4×5. Willing and happy to travel.

Robin Andersen - 415.508.3679 - robin@robin-andersen.com - www.robin-andersen.com - portrait, editorial, fashion, commercial, architecture interiors/exteriors, events (non-wedding), tabletop, documentary. 5 years experience. 2 years assisting. videography. senior at the San Francisco Art Institute.

Alison Bank - 415.713.8989 - alison@alisonbankphoto.com - www.alisonbankphoto.com - 4 years experience - commercial advertising degree from Brooks Institute of Photography (2001) - 1 year assisting in Portland, OR, 3 years assisting in San Francisco - 35mm, Medium Format(Film and Digital), Large Format, Lighting and more - experience in product/tabletop, food, architecture interiors/exteriors, general advertising, lifestyle, fashion, editorial, corporate/annual report, stock

== JAIME BEECHUM == 805.331.2919- jaime@digitalfusion.net DIGITAL TECHNICIAN www.digitalfusion.net

Jeremy Beeton - 415.934.1820 - studio@jeremybeeton.com

Josh Bobb - 415.205.4231 - josh@joshbobb.com - www.joshbobb.com - Hallmark Inst. of Photography ‘07 graduate - MF film/digital - 4×5 View - Digital Workflow optimization - Retouching - Leaf Certified - But wait! There’s more!! Excellent with a broom, no detail too small!

Gabriel Branbury - 415.515.7389 - gabrielbranbury@gabrielbranbury.com

Mona Brooks - 415.595.2073 - monabrooks@gmail.com - www.monabrooks.com. 2006 AAU Graduate. I have a strong digital background of Canon 35 mm to workflow to photoshop and experience with lighting from speedlites to broncolors. Have real world experience in marketing and as a freelance editorial photographer. Lead photographer for In-Room CityGuide and Yearlykosconvention.com.

Devin Bruce - 916.838.0676 - devin@devinbruce.com - www.devinbruce.com - 12 years experience / last five professionally - AA from Sierra College (1999) - 2 years Staff Photographer at the Roseville Press-Tribune and as a former general contributor for the Gold Country News Service, regular featured shooter (and occasional writer) for Luxury Living Magazine as well as a number of community mags here in Northern California, recently published in the Sacramento Bee as well as having images run via the Associated Press, spent a part of Summer 2006 assisting for and shooting with Xsight Photography in Sacramento (www.xsightusa.com)as well as assisting for Sports Illustrated in 2007 for the first two rounds of NCAA finals in Sacramento and San Jose - 35mm, digital, lighting and set construction - experience in portraiture (emphasis in Environmental), features, location, food, stock, architecture and art. I’m also well versed in RAW management/workflow and retouching/”enhancing” portrait and commercial shoots via Photoshop on both PC and MAC platforms. Currently manage a high volume studio located in Sacramento - I’m perfect for all of your California/Nevada assisting needs!

Joshua Blake- 510.388.0682 - joshua.blake.photo@gmail.com - www.joshuablakephotography.com -I’ve been assisting for close to 4 years in the Bay Area. I’m patient, attentive, and good-natured. I’ve worked on a variety of assignments including; editorial, fashion, location, studio, wedding, tabletop, and corporate shoots. I am comfortable with most lighting systems and modifiers. I‘m familiar with both film and digital/software workflows.

Talina Camacho- 510-558-8704 - reachtalinacamacho@yahoo.com 1 yr. assisting experience in Sf..AAU (B.A.in 2008)I have experience on Location shoots and Studio..Worked with various camera formats; digital experience both capture and workflow. Have a car and willing to travel. Hard worker and great to work with. Please email me for a resume and portfolio.

Christopher Cardinale- 415.250.3072 - cmcardinale@hotmail.com

John Champlin- 415.310.2263 - john@lux-sf.com - www.lux-sf.com - 7 years experience assisting, 13 years in photography (darkroom tech and scientific illustration) - I specialize in digital teching (Phase One, Leaf, Imacon/Hassy, & Canon) and post-production/retouching. Experienced with fashion, lifestyle, product, jewelry, architecture, and kids; location or studio. Valid driver’s license (car & motorcycle) & US passport.

Pat Chan - 415.377.6998 - Digital Photo Technician: Let me handle all your digital needs: hard drives, FTP, file processing and post production/retouching and you won’t need to go to another rental house. I have got everything you need for digital assist and post production work. Bachelors and MFA in multimedia and computer animation. Ready to travel with CA Driver’s license and American passport. (If you need a to shoot in Thailand, let me be your guide) - pat@patchan.com www.patchan.com

Karima Cherif 415.504-5405 karima@karimacherif.com http://www.karimacherif.com- 12 years of experience assisting. Worked with Howard Shatz, Gerry Bybee, Thomas Broening, Dan Escobar, George Lange, Paul Simcock. Specializing in underwater photography, knowledgable in Photoshop CS2, Aperature, Capture One, strobe lighting, nature lighting, product shooting, editorial and fashion. Great with models, organized and hard working. Please feel free to email for resume or portfolio.

Cowin, Morgan 415-459-7722 Morgan@DistinctivePhotos.com www.DistinctivePhotos.com 33 years experience (and still learning), Assisted dozens of photographers in architecture, advertising, corporate, PR, Photojournalism. Have a 3/4 ton Dodge Van to carry equipment and up to 4 people plus myself. Have two 1,200 ws and one 2,000 ws power packs, six heads, stands, etc. and can light spaces or people. Familiar with greater Bay Area, but have travelled internationally, & have current passport. Used a Mac since 1987, Photoshop since 1994 for retouching my own images. Friendly, strong, and nice.

Sara Davis- 612.867.7223 - Saramarie4@aol.com - www.speosphotographers.com/Speos-photographers/SitesEtudiants/06davis/index.html - 1 yr assistant experience - recent graduate of Speos Photographic Institute in Paris- B.A. in Photography from College of Charleston, S.C. - Studio based - knowledge of Capture One & Leaf digital workflow and retouching - comfortable with strobe lighting stystems - hard working - forward thinker - please email for resume and portfolio.

Enrique de la Huelga- 415.205.5681 - enrique@enriquephoto.com - www.enriquephoto.com - Retouching, Digital Assist, Color Management - Recent clients: Ad Agencies Ogilvy, JWT, R/GA; photographers Sean Justice, Danny Clinch, James Nachtwey.

Dino DeNaples- 414.748.7174 - info@dinodenaples.com - www.dinodenaples.com -8+ years experienced Manhattan Pro Assistant. Set sensitive, familiar with All FORMATS, All LIGHTING, EVERY GENRE. BFA, Professional references upon request.

Audra Marie DeWitt- 415-309-5039 - amteam.zoom@gmail.com - Please email for resume, references, and portfolio. Professional attitude, sense of humor, organized, valid ID and passport, and a large car.

Patrick Dickson- 415.424.7444 - sfatnight@yahoo.com

Lea Anna Drown - 415-517-4657 - leaannad@photo.theory.org - 5 years photo and stylist assisting experience in SF and LA. Please contact for references and resume.

Charles Ecker - 310.728.0470 (in the bay area) - mail@charlesecker.com - www.charlesecker.com - BA in graphic design - mfa in photography from academy of art (2006) - Photographers have worked with say I’m fastidious, smart, conscientious and alert. I think ahead and am a quick learner. I am solid on digital tech and lighting. I have a reliable new sedan. Plus I’m a great guy.

Duck Five- 732.581.3302 - duck@duckfive.com - I kick ass and come equipped with 7 years experience on set or location. -I’m also a damn good digital tech. I move so fast you have to set your eyes on servo. Please call or email for references and rates.

Andrew Fornaiser- 415.717.8723 - afornasier@yahoo.com- www.first3photography.com- 10 years experience

Anthony Gamboa- 310.767.6507 - a@anthonygamboa.com - www.anthonygamboa.com

Shelly Gerrish- Photo/Production Assistant (415) 686-8956 email:bellyfish511@gmail.com Please email for references and resume.

Guzman,Nesto- (415) 871-8664 nestoguzman@comcast.net Photo Assistant from Miami recently relocated to SF. Graduated from Full Sail with AS in Film. Experience in Print, Film, Broadcast. Worked as a studio assistant at Splashlight Studios and freelancer for the past several years. Clients have been Macy’s, Kohls, Sports Illustrated, Ocean Drive, NBA Entertainment etc. Gear I’m familiar with are Hassalblad, Canon, Mamiya, profoto, and film lighting. Any questions, please contact me. Thank you.

Traci L. Griffin- 415.297.3804 - traci@orangephotography.com

Zach Gross- 914-462-1828 zachmg@gmail.com www.zachgrossphotography.com

Anya Grzeskowiak- 415.438.0657 - http://www.anyagphotography.com - anya@anyagphotography.com - [Bachelor’s in Professional Photography (Brooks)] - Experience with a variety of lighting systems, film & digital (all formats). Experience with digital workflow and retouching. PA experience. Professional behavior, organized. I have a car, DL, and valid passport. Call or e-mail for resume, references and portfolio.

Emily Hagopian 805.895.8756 - eh@emilyhagopian.com Brooks Institute of Photography Grad. Recently moved up to San Francisco. Experience as a freelance photographer, also excited to assist. Experience with digital work-flow and retouching. I am a hard worker, fast on my feet, responsive and focused. Please contact me for resume and references.

Eric Haines- 415.424.8310 - AjaxPhoto@gmail.com 6yrs Assisting, 15yrs Photography, All Formats and Digital, Have worked on all types of productions. Also available for P.A. work

Jennifer Hale- 415.806.8431 - jennifer@halephoto.com

Greg Harris- 510.579.1912- greg@harris-images.com Bachelor’s Degree in Photography from Brooks Institute of Photography.Advanced Lighting Techniques/Portrait Lighting,Advanced Photo Editing and Retouching,35mm Digital Format: including Canon, Advanced Nikon knowledge, Medium Format Photography: including Mamiya Leaf Valeo digital back, Contax, Hasselblad H2 and Imacon Large Format Photography: including Leaf Valeo digital back and software...Any Questions feel free to email me or call me. www.harris-images.com

Laura Heck- (661)435-8519 - info@lauraheck.com Bachelor’s Degree in Photography from Brooks Institute of Photography. Experience in fast moving environment, I work well under pressure and can handle multiple tasks. Tons of experience all different types of lighting and camera equipment. I can handle in studio setup as well as location. Skilled in Photoshop and Illustrator. Willing to travel and have I have a car. I also live in the Bay Area. I also don’t mind doing heavy lifting. Any questions give me a call or email me. www.lauraheck.com

Hector Herrera- 415.244.3201 - hector@hectorherreraphotography.com - www.hectorherreraphotography.com - 6 years experience. Film & Digital, All formats. Worked all over the country.

Kade Hillier 415 418 4188 - kade@kadehillier.com - www.kadehillier.com Photo Assistant from Melbourne, Australia. Living in San Francisco. BA in Photography from RMIT University. 18 months freelance assisting experience at commercial studios in Melbourne. I have worked on shoots ranging from Architectural Exteriors and Interiors, Industrial, Advertising, Fashion, Still Life, Corporate and Automotive. Experienced working with a wide range of photographic and lighting equipment, also very experienced using Photoshop.

Thomas Hood - 415.377.9434 - tom@hoodphoto.com

Robert Divers Herrick II - 415.640.9866 - nascentone@mac.com

Cheryl Humbert - 415.264.4082 - paxcat@earthlink.net

Kim Karlen - 415.845.1942 - kim@kimkarlen.com - BFA in photography from AAU. Have car and passport and will travel. Please contact me for resume and references.

Steve Kepple - 970.390.9632 - stevekepple@mac.com - 3 years experience in studio/location lighting + digital/medium & large format film. Car & small truck, passport, passable spanish. Please email for full resume.

Ben Kist - 415.814.2941 or 206.919.5933 - ben@benkistphoto.com - studio/location - digital/film - all formats - strobe/tungsten/hmi lighting for people and product - Leaf certified digital photo technician (Capture 8 and 11) - digital workflow and retouching. Contact me for rates/resume/references/portfolio.

Brian Loeb - 617.459.9814 - loebbrian@gmail.com - Two years experience as newspaper photographer; new to Bay Area and assisting; good sense of humor, hard-working and reliable, with a reliable car; see www.brianloeb.com for newspaper portfolio; eager to learn.

Kurt Lundquist - 415.640.1959 - KurtLundquist@gmail.com - www.kurtlundquist.com - Experience: 8+ years assisting, Architectural, Editorial, Weddings/Events.

Sharon Maloney - 516.650.9569- sharon.maloney@yahoo.com - www.sharon-maloney.com, www.fordartists.com - Experience: 3 years as On-figure/Prop/Lay Down Stylist represented by Ford, SF. Projects include various editorial and commercial work in NY, SF, LA etc. I am available to work as a local on both coasts.

Sheila Menezes - 510-579-1445 - sheils@gmail.com - www.sheilamenezes.com - (For now, available for weekend jobs only:)) Experience: 3 years assisting, Digital proficient, Commercial, Editorial, Fashion, Portraiture, etc. Brooks Grad.

Ben Miller - 510.919.2731 - ben@digitalmiller.com - www.benmillerphotography.com - 3 years experience - Expert at digital, medium format, 35mm - Have car and passport - Live in San Francisco, happy to travel anywhere.

Mariam Moattari - 415.290.4467 - moattarim@yahoo.com - 2 years Commercial Production Assistant experience in New York City, 1 year Assistant to Executive Producer in Boston pre- to post-production, and 2 years photo studio and location assisting in San Francisco. Proficient in Photoshop.

Stephanie Moore - 310-922-4509 - stephmoorephoto@gmail.com - 2 years experience - 35mm, medium & large format, film & digital www.stephaniemoorephotography.com. Attended Brooks Institute of Photography. Experienced with Photoshop, Capture One Pro, various lighting systems. Valid passport, drivers license, car. Able to travel. Organized, professional, hard-working. Sense of humor included. (Live in San Francisco, work in SF and LA)

Kelly Nielsen / Assistant 925-435-5008 email: kellinielsen@yahoo.com - please email for references and resume

Michelle Norman-415-577-7195-nikky84@aol.com- www.michelle-norman.com - graduate from Brooks Institute of Photography. have worked with multiple formats and lighting equipment. I also have photoshop experience.

*JENNIFER O’KEEFFE* - 978-500-4093 - jokeeffephoto@gmail.com - www.jenniferokeeffe.com Experienced photo assistant available for studio & location shoots. Attentive, adaptable and hardworking; organized and easygoing. I am familiar with many different lighting systems; also Capture One, Leaf software and Photoshop. I hold an MFA in photography from California College of the Arts. Have a car too!

Dawn Pavli - #415-317-0758 - dpavli@yahoo.com -9 years experience

John Perry - 415.566.5681 - magicfish3@aol.com

Joseph Picard- 505-424-9695 - www.syncpics.com. 8 years experience with interiors, products, still-life, portraiture, groups and events. I work with 4×5, 120, 35mm, digital, and motion picture. Great at modifying natural/available light, strobes and tungsten. Experienced on computers, sets, and on the road. Happy to travel and to the point. picard@synchronicitypictures.com

Rob Prideaux - 415.533.8954 - rob@robprideaux.com - www.robprideaux.com - 5 years experience, specializing in still-life and product, particularly in high-tech, but I’ve worked all kinds of shoots from small to large, low-tech to high. I have worked with Hunter Freeman, Thomas Broening, Thomas Heinser, Kate Powers, and many more. I’m competent with all Broncolor, Profoto, Speedotron, Dynalite, OSX, Windows, Capture One, DPP, Flexcolor, Photoshop, Nikon, Canon, Hasselblad, Phase.

Breck Sargent —(510)206-5961. Academy of Art photography major and two years of post production and assisting. One year worked with Bambi Cantrell, who was named one of the top 10 wedding photographers in the world by American Photo Magazine. Experience with pro foto lighting, Canon equipment and lightroom/Cs3.

Roper, Jamie — (785) 691 8264 Recently relocated from the Midwest (Kansas phone number, SF residence), former newspaper and magazine photographer looking to grow my lighting and professional skills. University of Kansas graduate (B.A. Journalism), with state, regional and national recogniton for my photo work. 2006 Eddie Adams Workshop participant (and recognized with an AP gig for my work at the Workshop). Experienced with lighting, remotes, and Nikon digital gear. Recent work is here: http://www.sportsshooter.com/members.html?id=4346. Thanks for looking!

RC Rivera - 646.321.4712 - retratista@gmail.com - <www.rcrivera.com> - 5 Years assisting experience NYC and SF- 35mm, Medium Format(Film and Digital), Large Format, Lighting and more... San Francisco, CA 94102 Fashion, Editorial, Portraits, Travel, Food and Still Life Photography - Fluent in English and Tagalog (Filipino) - References available upon request - http://rcrivera.com/resume.html

Dee Rogers - 650.245.1408 - As an assistant I strive to help you make the best image possible. I approach each assignment with professionalism and the goal to make your time behind the camera more effective. I am active in ASMPNorCal and am on the board as the volunteer/assistants coordinator. I am currently located in the Silicon Valley but I am willing to travel.

JESSICA ROSEN- 10 YEARS of experience. Expert lighting and retouching. Experienced in all camera formats including Capture one and Leaf software. Experienced in STILL LIFE, FASHION, BEAUTY, PORTRAIT AND ARCHITECTURE. Resume: http://www.jessicarosen.com/bio.html 917-374-7616

Saikley - 831.566.0407 - ms7@sbcglobal.net - www.megansaikley.com - 5 years experience - extensive Photoshop experience, Film & Digital, B.F.A.

Sonia Savio-(415)794-9683 - sonia@soniasvio.com - www.soniasavio.com - I’m all around experienced as a photo assistant. I’m quick, quiet, will take direction, do casting etc., fluent, or conversational, in English, Italian, Spanish and French, and can also be lots of fun to work with. I have a big car, references, and a Costco card (which I think is good.)

Mathew Scott - 415. 724. 7671 mathewscott.com

Scott Serata - 415.724.4807 - sserata@att.net - www.asmpnorcal.org - 6 years experience - lighting expert, product/tabletop, food, architecture interiors/exteriors, general advertising, lifestyle, fashion, editorial, corporate/annual report, stock

Dyami Serna - 415.412.8094 - landrovalsf@gmail.com

Nicolo Sertorio - 650.430.3268 - nicolo@photonicolo.com - www.photonicolo.com - 2 years assistant experience, MBA - Extensive digital experience on location and in post-production - experience in general advertising, lifestyle, fashion, editorial, corporate/annual report, stock - Fluent in English, Italian, French - Have car, valid passport & driving license, insurance, will travel.

David Solnit - 510.967.7377 - dsolnit@yahoo.com - SET CARPENTERBold Text - 25 years exprerience in carpentry but new to sets. Extremely flexible and pleassant to work with.

Maria Stabio-617-921-0429-mstabio@gmail.com- www.mariastabio.com -1 yr experience digital tech, C1 Pro, Flex color, P25, 35, 45 with H1 body and ELM/X Hasselblad bodies, Mark II shooting tethered. Contact for digital management, color correction. Very knowledgeable with strobes (Speedo) and grips. Worked with such photographers as Diana Chen, Lyndsey Hawkins, Walter Swarthout, Stephen Rahn, and Alexa Miller. Additional experience in photo styling. Have car and can lift equipment.Easy demeanor and cooperative assistant.

Peter Stazione 415.972.9548 mail@peterstazione.com- http://www.peterstazione.com/resume.html- So I’m about the best assistant you could ever hope to find, wish I could find one as conscientious and skilled.....

  Have worked on location, in studio, all formats; National and International Clientele/ Publications-Architecture,Editorial,Fashion,Product, etc. et.al.....

Have worked with most equipment out there....Can light your stuff with anything you’ve got and get you where you need to be to shoot without having to worry about anything.... and then do the post production too.... Only liabilities are; no car, some lifting restrictions. Ready to work- TODAY !!!!

Brian Stevens - 415.205.3175 - iso160@gmail.com - Recent Pro Camera graduate. Strong knowledge of most all camera and lighting systems. Good working experience with digital (Phase One and Leaf w/H2, 645AF, and 4×5: Canon capture to CF card, Capture One Pro or DPP: Nikon)

RYAN TERRIBILINI (646)388-2428 rt_photog@yahoo.com BFA CCA San Francisco 3 years assisting in SF and 2.5 years in NYC. Experienced in all camera formats, both hot lights and strobe. Worked for Nadav Kander, Joel Sternfeld, Larry Fink, Pamela Hanson, Larry Sultan, Dan Escobar, Thomas Heinser, Michele Clement, etc. email for full resume.

John Tupper 408.515.7162 - jtphoto27@yahoo.com - Working as an assistant for over 8 years, I will strive to make the photographers job go smooth. I have knowledge of 35mm to large formats. Have worked with Nikon, Cannon, and Hasselblad (H2, H3 with CF22 and CF39 backs) in digital. I have worked on Macs and PCs. Available for studio or location work. I am attentive, professional, reliable, hardworking, a quick learner, good listener, with a good sense of humor. I am motivated with a strong work ethic and a love to learn about light and photography.

- Chia Wen - 408-768-2442 chiawen@earthlink.net - 9+ years experience. Available for studio or location. Experienced with all formats. Call for more details.

Sam Willard - 510.847.3284 - sam@samwillardphoto.com - www.samwillardphoto.com - 5+ years assisting (Studio, Location and Travel) - I have coordinated, built, lit and shot it all, in all formats. Digital/Post-production savvy. Heavy lifting ok. Experienced driver. Current passport. Added value: Business degree and background. Always on time, professional and focused on making the photographer’s job easier, safer and more successful.

Michael Infinity www.michaelinfinity.com - Photographer.

Lisa Wiseman - 415.999.6145 - lisa@lisawiseman.com - http://www.lisawiseman.com - resume: www.lisawiseman.com/resume.pdf - 3 years experience in sf and la; studio and location; heavy digital experience both capture and workflow. Completed extensive coursework in photography in addition to assisting. Have car and passport and will travel. Easy to be with, hard worker, detail oriented. Please see resume link for full resume and work history.

Rose Yuen - 415.254.2201 - creativecompass7@yahoo.com - Professional Photography Degree - 10 years experience in Chicago and San Francisco. Assist on set and on Location. Photoshop and Digital Capture are my specialty. Professional, focused and works well with people. Call/e-mail for references and portfolio.

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