Minna Rossi

About

Hi, I've assisted for 4,5 years now and absolutely love it. When not assisting or second shooting, I work on my own stuff (weddings, portraits and events), but have no other commitments. What I can do for you: get your camera, laptop, lights, background etc. ready; take direction very well; get along with everyone on a shoot really well from the get go; focus on the job throughout the shoot. I have been told have a very good eye for small detail, have a great attitude and lots of initiative. I learn very quickly, am hands on and don't mind getting mucky/any "small tasks". If it's fast paced it's OK: I worked as a store manager for nearly 7 years so I'm used "thinking on my feet" and staying calm under pressure. I can also do basic grooming and styling. With regards to programs, I personally use Lightroom and Photoshop CS4, but when assisting I also use Capture One, Leaf and Phocus. I do my own website so I know basic Dreamweaver. I shoot Canon, but most photographers I have assisted use Nikon and I'm comfortable with both. I am based in North London and happy to travel (I've been on shoots all around the UK -Sheffield, Glasgow, Southampton, Dorset, Cambridge, Birmingham, Brighton etc). I am eligible to work in the UK (I'm from the EU) and am fully insured with public liability insurance (covered up to 5 million), professional indemnity and cover for my kit. I'm available even on short notice; the shortest notice I've had is 1 hour so if you can give me more, that would be nice ;) As long as I haven't already committed to another shoot, I'll definitely be there -on time and ready to go.

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