- Great Britain, London
- Born in:1984
- Assistant since:2010
- Driving licence:Car
- Personal car:no personal car
- Passport:yes
- Languages:English
- Telephone: +44(0)7507472724
- www.majasmiejkowska.com
- sendtomaja@gmail.com
Photo Assistant, Digital Tech
Maja Smiejkowska
People, Portrait, Location Scout, Fashion, Beauty, Reportage, Prod. Assistant, Stillife, Food, Transportation, International Exp.
Know How:
I'm an experienced Photo Assistant (including: Lighting technician - Digital technician - Photo assistant - Assistant camera - Production assistant - Studio manager) who has been working professionally in London for over five years. I'm a hard worker with experience shooting and editing under high pressure and under some of the best photographers based in London.
I'm a competent lighting technician who is experienced in the studio
and on location for lifestyle, editorial and product shots. Shoot organisation and meeting the needs of the photographers are essential aspects of my workflow. I understand the necessity of making stylists, clients, producers and art directors feel welcome and heard on set.
Lightening:
Studio Equipment (Continuous Lights, Strobes)
Location Lightening (Flash)
Adobe Programs (Photoshop, Lightroom, Bridge)
Capture One
Mac Programs (Pages, Numbers)
FOCUS
Caption Pro
Black & White Darkroom
Colour and Black & White Film
References as assistant / Career
BA (HONS) Photojournalism
2011-2014 University of the Arts London
Dave Benett, Digital Photo Tech, more than 1 year
Peter Scott, Photo Assistant, more than 1 year
Oliver Rudkin, Photo Assistant, more than 1 year