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rolando · **Want to assist in the Virgin Islands? (8-images) -** 06-17-2007, 03:14 PM

Need two photographer assistants--

Want to learn white-balance techniques, how to use a Calfornia Sunbounce, OctaSunhaze, Bastard Amber gels, CTO's, figure-nude (our night shoot) lighting, beauty dishes, scrims, etc.? Want to photograph a Playboy Playmate and six other models? Want to be at the same location Brad Pitt just filmed his latest movie? Want to learn by assisting? Want to spend a week in the U.S. Virgin Islands working on your tan?

I have a special Virgin Islands workshop coming up next month, dates are July 12-17, (it's sold out) and we're featuring seven models--so if you'd like to spend a week on location were Brad Pitt just filmed his latest movie, this is what I'll offer for your help as a photographer's assistant. (BTW--no passport is required to visit the U.S.VI, just photo ID)

You can work for tips plus two free, two-day workshop that I offer personally (Not Samy's, Palm Beach Center, etc.) throughout the U.S.. You will be provided lodging and most meals, alcholic drinks are on you. You'll also have the opportunity to come two days early with me (July 10th arrival), the models, make-up, and you can work out any shooting with the models for those two days--that's between you and them. You can also watch me shoot for publication there too. We'll allow you to participate on the private shoot day (our last day before departure), only after the official attendess have taken their time slots. Models include at least one Playboy Playmate and other Playboy and FHM, Maxim models. Your responsibility is your flight, airport code is STT. I fly out of San Antonio and would prefer you fly out of SAT too, so we can travel together--but that is flexible. (Dates for assistants, models, make-up and me only, are July 10-17) Arrival and departures are preferred mid-afternoon, not too early or late as we take a 5-minute ferry to a special island were we stay.

Right now I'll consider two assistants, as we have three already. You cannot bring a companion, space is limted and this location, while the houses we stay in have indoor plumbing, kitchens, DSL, satelite TV, phone, etc., you will not be staying in a 4-star hotel, though the accomdations are better than a tent. This is my eigth workshop there and ninth time personally. It gets better everytime. If you choose to apply to come, you only need jeans to travel up there and back, the rest of the time it's shorts and t-shirts, bring your razor to shave on the last day.

If you elect to do this, I will also deduct $300 off your own Virgin Islands workshop slot for a future date in 2008 (pick one from my currently posted dates) provided you book it now as they sell fast. This will give you an advantage when it's your turn to come back as an "official" photographer for the whole time! Let me know ASAP, as I have only limited slots for this. You will still get the two, free (fee waived, you have to get there) two-day, traditional, weekend workshops I offer.

On this trip we have our own cook already going, so if you cook, bring food, give it to our cook (grin). For more information, send me your phone number and time to call. Keep in mind, you do not have to be athletic, no serious medical conditions as some physical work is required, so don't apply if you have back problems or can't walk up stairs. The portable battery packs are 23lbs., think about three gallons of milk. It does get hot, but that's what we have the swimming pool for!

So in summary for assisting you get the following:

1. The opportunity to shoot before the attendees get there, choice of seven beautiful models to work with.

2. All lighting equipment is provided, you just bring camera, film/cards, lenses, and a great attitude. Laptops are optional, but we have DSL there too along with TV and phone.

3. Two free, two-day (traditional) weekend workshops on me, about a $600-700 value.

4. The possibility to earn some money off tips.

5. Lodging, meals and non-alcholic drinks.

6. Time to visit St. Thomas.

7. Optional (plus the above). If you book a slot for a 2008 workshop, you get first consideration as an assistant, now or future VI workshop provided it's before your time to go as an attendee and you lock your slot in advance--discount given upfront, $500 deposit required to secure your slot, balance due 60-days before departure for that workshop date. You will receive a $300 discount off the advertised (todays) price.

To apply ASAP, first-come, first serve, PM me here with all your details and a contact phone and best time to call. I would also email just in case. Thanks, rg sends!

(Five models from the last workshop, including Playboy Playmate Holley Dorrough, Playboy Special Editions model Ashlee Jae, FHM/Maxim Model Steph)

(Images from some of the previous workshops in the VI)

(Last book cover shot there)

(actual location)

(Rangefinder Magazine Cover shot there, with Playboy SE Model Laura F.)

(April 2006 Playboy Playmate Holley Dorrough from last workshop will be one of the models! She's also on the cover of my first book.)