Photographic Internship Opportunity
Photographic Internship Opportunity
Infinity Photographic Productions
We are looking for an intern who is passionate about photography.
You live to photograph.
You are always shooting, and up-leveling your photographic and post production acumen.
Background/Credentials:
I have worked as a commercial, industrial, advertising photographer since 1973, apprenticing to NY City Industrial/Commercial Photographer John Kronenberger from 1973 to 1975. I then attended and graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in 1978 with a Degree in Photographic Communications and a minor in Film & TV. My mentor at RIT was Nile Root, disciple of Minor White. After graduating, I worked for NBC as a News/Commercial Cinematographer, as a crime scene Photographer for the Sheriff's’ Dept. in Tucson, Arizona and then ran my own Commercial Studio for 25 years.
Our primary focus: Commercial Photography and short Film Video Production, from executive portraits to model portfolios, macro, architectural, fashion, advertising, drone aerials to landscapes and my own Fine Art Work.
As an intern, your responsibilities will include:
- Helping in the studio and in the field with commercial photographic shoots
- Post shoot digital processing of RAW files in Lightroom
- Assisting with Video production lighting, continuity, teleprompter and sound
- Posting imagery to Social Media and International Contests
- Keeping our online Portfolio up-to-date
- Organizing, cataloging and scanning a large body of analog and digital photography
- Organizing and digital media, negatives, prints, slides (35mm, 2 ¼, 4x5) into cogent workable portfolios
- Expanding my online portfolio to reflect a portion of this work
- Social Media posting.
- Ongoing marketing to National Publications and International stock houses will also be a focus
Work will include assisting in the photography studio during professional photo shoots, from pre-production planning to studio set-up and tear-down.
This internship will be unpaid until you can show your proficiency. After proving competency, you will be offered payment on commercial photographic and video shoots in the capacity of an assistant and/or doing Lightroom work, sound, editing, continuity, Social Media Marketing and many other tasks at competitive compensation.
After you have demonstrated competency, you will begin at a base hourly rate, with accelerated bonuses for client work. Remuneration will be commensurate with skill sets.
Skill sets required:
- The intern must be highly organized and motivated to make goals and work diligently towards them.
- A sincere desire to learn, grow and contribute.
- Must be willing to make commitments and implement them without excuse.
- Focused and conscientious regarding handling original negatives and transparencies dating back to the 1960’s.
- Computer/ Techno competence: Will train to use scanners.
- Must have an excellent working knowledge of Lightroom.
- Experience in Final Cut / Premiere, Photoshop and other programs helpful, but not required.
- Competency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript would be a plus, but not required.
- Understanding of D-log H curves (histograms) and maximizing digital photographic standards would be very helpful, but not required.
- Working knowledge of photographic processes, design and esthetics.
- Vehicle required.
Benefits to Intern:
- Learn advanced techniques in Commercial Lighting and Photography.
- Usage of state of the art equipment and facilities.
- Perfect techniques in image processing and enhancement.
- Become adept at Production work: Organizing a massive photographic database, filing, key-wording, macro creation, archiving, digital watermarking, web mastering.
- Make Professional contacts while interfacing with National Publications and International Stock Photography firms.
- Operate in a creative, non-corporate, positive, uplifting environment, with flexible scheduling.
- The Opportunity for profound personal and professional Photographic growth.
For more information please contact:
Jonathan David Sabin
Infinity Photographic Productions
319.621.0191 cell / text
319.354.0019 land
44 High Circle Drive NE
Iowa City, IA 52240-7935
jonathan@InfinityPhotographic.com
TESTIMONIALS:
I was hired on at Vortex by Jonathan Sabin as a photographic intern after gaining interest in the field through a photography class offered in my bachelor’s program.
Over the summer, I learned how to properly handle, scan, and edit analog photography. Eventually, this lead to paid photo assistant and post-production work for Jonathan’s commercial photography business, Infinity Photographic.
I currently work as a project manager and photography assistant on the VBS/Infinity team, which has allowed me to master editing software like Lightroom while learning about the technical aspects of professional photography.
I have grown as a photography student and as a professional during my time here. Jonathan is a great mentor and working with him has connected me with the community and given me to tools to grow in a field I’m truly interested in.
Lizzie Tonner, Journalism Major
Working with Jonathan Sabin was a rewarding experience that gave me the opportunity to contribute to and be a part of a successful business centered around photography. Jonathan is truly a great individual to work with; he is always willing to work around your schedule and my internship was personalized to my interests.
After finding out I'm a music enthusiast, Jonathan had me work with his collection of photographs of musicians from the 70's, including Jethro Tull and The Grateful Dead. Much of my time with Jonathan was spent organizing, scanning, and editing these photos in Lightroom, which Jonathan taught me how to use. I also got to go along on a shoot and assist with the job which involved setting up lights and different shots as well as helping with post production of the shoot.
Jonathan conducts business in a professional manner while creating a relaxed work environment where I could further advance my knowledge of photography. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to do an internship with Jonathan and would highly recommend it to anyone else.
Adrienne Olund, Photography Major
I became the photo intern for Infinity Photographic just as I was wrapping up my time as a journalism major/art minor and beginning to shift my own interests towards film photography. During the initial interview, Jonathan expressed his intention to create a relationship that is professionally beneficial to both of us.
Spending my time here organizing, scanning, and editing Jonathan’s collection of 35mm slides and negatives from throughout his life has greatly influenced my understanding of analog photography and taught me the importance of quality post-production.
Jonathan was consistently flexible with my schedule, placed family and education before work, and always willing to discuss opportunities that expand beyond the work as an intern.
Additionally, he served as a vital mentor to my progression as both a photographer and professional during my transition from being a student to entering the career field.
Cole Folken, Photo Intern Spring/Summer 2018