How to find affordable assistant for a modeling photoshoot In Dallas TX?

[Butae]

Recently I was hired by a makeup company to do a photoshoot for their product line, and they loved the photos. I also suggested we do a rebranding photoshoot of models to diversify the faces they use in their marketing campaign, so they asked me for a test photoshoot. Luckily I was able to to secure test models and have enough budget to pay makeup artists and wardrobe. Now the photoshoot is coming in few days and I just realized I am going to need affordable photographer to assist (prefer student) and a videographer too.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[KmH]

What country, state, region, town? No location info in profile.

 

[Butae]

I am sorry I should have thought of listing the location first. It is in the USA, Dallas TX area.

 

[ClickAddict]

Local colleges. should have plenty of photography students willing to work cheap or for the experience. Those nearing completion of the course should have enough skills for an assitant.

 

[jeffW]

ASMP has an assistant's list

If you lowball your assistant when they transition to the role of photographer then they will only know to lowball.