PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT BASED IN NYC

Hi, I'm Lana. I'm a photo production professional happy to work in studio and location shoots, specializing in seamless technical support and production coordination.

Based in NYC, available for projects worldwide.

I specialize in offering full-service production support, assistance, and digital workflow management for a wide range of photography and creative projects. Reliable, efficient, happy to help in whatever way I can.

I enjoy working alongside top photographers and creative teams on a variety of projects, ranging from intimate editorial shoots to large-scale commercial productions, helping bring their vision to life in every possible way.

Technical Expertise

  • Professional camera systems
  • Lighting setup & modification
  • Digital capture & workflow
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Color management
  • File organization

Production Skills

  • Pre-production planning
  • On-set coordination
  • Equipment sourcing
  • Timeline management
  • Team communication
  • Problem-solving

Industries

  • Hotels & restaurants
  • Fashion editorials
  • Commercial campaigns
  • Celebrity portraits
  • E-commerce
  • Editorial content
  • Advertising

Professional Experience

Equipment Proficiency

  • Phase One / Capture One Pro
  • Canon preferred
  • Digital backup systems
  • Digital work-flow management

Production Types

  • Architecture
  • E-commerce campaigns
  • Celebrity portraits
  • Commercial lifestyle
  • Product photography
  • Editorial features

Work Environments

  • Professional studios
  • Location productions
  • Outdoor environments
  • Remote locations
  • Pop-up studios
  • International shoots

Services & Capabilities

Technical Support

Comprehensive technical support including equipment setup, lighting configuration, and digital workflow management. Expertise in both controlled studio environments and challenging location shoots.

  • Equipment preparation & testing
  • Lighting setup & modification
  • Digital capture workflow
  • Color management
  • File organization & backup
  • Technical troubleshooting

Production Support

End-to-end production assistance from pre-production planning through final delivery. Focus on efficient workflow and clear communication throughout all project phases.

  • Pre-production planning
  • Equipment sourcing
  • Schedule coordination
  • Team communication
  • Resource management
  • Location support

Digital Management

Professional file management and digital workflow expertise ensuring seamless capture, organization, and delivery of assets throughout production.

  • Tethered capture setup
  • On-set file management
  • Asset organization
  • Basic retouching
  • Delivery preparation
  • Archive management

General Support

Professional file management and digital workflow expertise ensuring seamless capture, organization, and delivery of assets throughout production.

  • Scheduling and calendar management
  • Travel planning and booking
  • Email and correspondence handling
  • Errand running
  • Task prioritization and follow-up
  • Document preparation and organization

Work Together

Available for bookings in NYC and internationally. Experienced in both single-day assignments and extended productions.

Services Available

  • Studio productions
  • Location shoots
  • Technical direction
  • Production support
  • Digital workflow management
  • Equipment coordination