Assistant & Crew List

APA|DC’s Assistant and Crew List is a free production resource for the Mid-Atlantic photography community.

APA | DC Chapter Members

Assistants and crew who are APA|DC chapter members are listed at the top of this page - non-member assistants and crew are listed below. To join either list or update your information, please fill out our form and we’ll follow up if we have any questions.

MATTHEW J. BAILEY‍ ‍ASSISTANT/DIGITECH
matthewbailey101@gmail.com 202-999-7485 DC

Equipment Proficiency: Canon DSLR systems, Phase One medium format, medium format film (Hasselblad, Mamiya), large format film (4x5), Profoto and LED lighting, studio and on-location setups, tethering (Capture One), Adobe Lightroom/Photoshop, color management, flat-lay and object photography, file organization.

Set Types & Experience: Studio and on-location shoots, commercial/editorial sets, product and object photography, flat-lay/tabletop setups, museum and archival imaging workflows, art handling and documentation, lighting setups and adjustments, tethered shooting environments, small team productions, and fast-paced set support.

DYLAN BILBAO ASSISTANT
dylan@dylanbilbao.com 703-986-8355 DC

Equipment Proficiency: Broncolor, Profoto, Godox lighting systems, and Nikon cameras. Capture One. Well-versed in setting up and managing C-stands, booms, light meters, backdrops, and a wide range of light modifiers.

Set Types & Experience: Studio shoots, still life, indoor & outdoor architectural photography, and corporate settings. Highly skilled in adjusting and configuring various studio lighting setups, efficiently handling battery packs for portable power.

SAM BRANSON ‍ ‍ASSISTANT/WARDROBE
sbransonprs@gmail.com 571-354-3377 DC

Experience: 13 years behind the lens as a hobbyist and a handful of informal gigs. New to the professional team setting.

Equipment Proficiency: Photo Editors (Photoshop, Gimp, Lightroom, Darktable), Video Editors (Adobe Premier, Sony Vegas, ClipChamp), Wireless Systems (Trigmaster, Godox), Digital Cameras (Fujufilm, Canon, Sony mirrorless)

Niches and Specialties: Lifestyle, Artist Promotion, Action Sports, Concerts, Fashion. If you have multiple subjects moving through variable lighting, I'm your guy.

GEORGE CIVITA ASSISTANT/DIGITECH
civitaimagery@gmail.com 443-812-8586‬ DC/BALTIMORE

Equipment Proficiency: Profoto, Speedotron, Godox, Canon, Fujifilm, Adobe, Capture One, Windows/Mac, Broncolor, Elinchrom, DJI, Litepanels, Aputure, and some motorized dolly systems.

Set Types & Experience: Commercial, Advertising, Corporate, Fashion, Product, Architecture, Interior, Lifestyle, Healthcare, Food, Hospitality, Automotive, Event, Editorial, Drone, Boat, Documentary, Studio, Travel, Sports, Music, and Portrait. Maryland Boating Safety Education Certified and can drive stick. Working on sets since 2015. Have cart, will travel.

Photographers & Clients Worked With: Tracey Brown, Mike Morgan, Matthew Rakola, Michael Pohuski, Adidas, Marriott International, MotorTrend, McCormick & Company, Perdue Chicken, Kaiser-Permanente

SHELBY DICKEY‍ ‍ASSISTANT/DIGITECH
info@shelbyelysestudios.com   DC

Equipment Proficiency: I have hands-on experience with Canon cameras; Profoto, Nanlite, and Godox lighting systems; Capture One and Adobe Photoshop; and both Mac and Windows platforms.

Set Types & Experience: With over 2 years assisting in high-volume, fast-paced studio and corporate environments, I've covered portrait, branding, headshot, beauty, fashion, lifestyle, and commercial work. My skills include lighting, gear handling, digital tech, retouching support, and creative direction. I'm driven, safety-focused, detail-oriented, and proactive on set.

Photographers & Clients Worked With: Arielle Lewis

ZACH MILLER ASSISTANT
zmillerphotography@gmail.com   DC

Equipment Proficiency: Bowens, Einstein, Godox, & Profoto lighting systems. Canon, Leica, Mamiya, and Nikon cameras. Capture One, Lightroom & Photoshop. Use of booms, gaffers, grips, light modifiers, c-stands, and rigging. Managed equipment trucks and developed skills as a digital tech.

Set Types & Experience: Architectural, Commercial, Fashion, Lifestyle, Sports, and Studio shoots.

Photographers Worked With: Anders Overgaard, Judy Davis, Matthew Rakola, Koto Bolofo, Patrick Kolts, Saam Gabbay.

TAYLOR MONET ASSISTANT
hello@taylormonetphotography.com 202-827-5368 DC

JOSEPH MUKENDI ASSISTANT
josephmukendi234@gmail.com 240-636-7050 DC

MIKE OLLIVER ASSISTANT / LOCATION SCOUT
mike@mikeolliver.com 703-725-5545 BALTIMORE

MIKE ROSE ASSISTANT
mike@negativs.com    703-973-2537 DC

Equipment Proficiency: Various photo/video cameras (Sony, Canon) and lighting systems (Profoto, Elinchrom, Broncolor, ARRI, LitePanels-Gemini & Astra, ETC-Source Four, and more).

Set Types & Experience: Gaffer & Grip specializing in lighting, rigging, and camera operation for video productions, Video/Motion, Photographers’ Assistant, Various Strobes, Driver’s License, Passport. Primarily worked in studio, corporate, and live event environments.

JAMES SIMPSON ASSISTANT
shotsbyjamey@gmail.com    281-804-9590 DC

Equipment Proficiency: Adobe Suite, CaptureOne, ProFoto, Godox, AlienBee, Impact, Nikon, Sony, Cannon, Fujifilm, Gitzo, 35mm film, 120mm film

Set Types & Experience: Portrait, Editorial, Architecture, Events, Product, Travel, Sports, Music, Documentary, Studio Lighting, Darkroom Processing.

Photographers/Clients Worked With: David Wiegold, Greg Powers, Yassine El Mansouri, Trish Alegre-Smith, Judy Davis, Barrett Doherty / NPR, American Craft Magazine, Smithsonian Institution, People Magazine, Marriott Bonvoy Hotels

JOSH TAFF ASSISTANT
Josh@JTaffPhoto.com  602-677-3251 BALTIMORE

TRAVIS WACHTER ASSISTANT/DIGITECH
wachterhaus@pm.me 410-963-8817‬‬ BALTIMORE

Equipment Proficiency: Lights: Profoto, Einsteins/ABs, Broncolor, Elinchrom, Godox, Dynalite | Software: CaptureOne, Photo Mechanic, Affinity | Cameras: Nikon shooter; familiar with Canon, Sony, 35mm film | Various c-stands, grip, skrims, & light modifiers. I bring my own grip bag, tape, & belt/modular system. Inquire about EQ rentals.

Set Types & Experience: Sets: Architecture, Interior Design, Construction, Portraits, Corporate Lifestyle, Medical, Food/Restaurant, Product, Studio Lighting, Darkroom Processing, Fashion, Editorial, Sports | Second Shooter: Events, Corporate Headshots, Weddings | Currently offering standard digitech services and a basic EQ package as I work to expand my digitech EQ/knowledge.

Photographers/Clients Worked With: Tracey Brown, Matt Dandy, Laura Chase de Formigny, Lee Morton, & Nate Smith

MATT DANDY DIGITECH/DRONE
matt@matthewdandy.com ‭ 703-477-5660 DC

MATT DEBRUYCKER DIGITECH
matt@mattdebruycker.com 202-642-2565‬ DC

NATE SMITH DIGITECH
nate@natesmithphotography.com 443-878-2881 BALTIMORE

OTHELLO BANACI CINEMATOGRAPHER
othello@subminimal.co 240-440-8753 DC

Equipment Proficiency: Arri, Red, Sony, DJI, Blackmagic, Canon, Fuji, Zeiss

Set Types & Experience: Commercial, Narrative, Documentary, Brand

Photographers/Clients Worked With: Apple, Amazon, Google, Marriott, Meta, MGM, Under Armour, Universal Music Group, Yale Youtube

CARLEEN MARTIN PRODUCER
me@carleenmartin.com 202-246-5746 DC

GIULIETTA PINNA PROP STYLIST/PROP HOUSE gpinna@limonatacreative.com BALTIMORE

Proficiency: Tabletop Props, Interior Decor Props, Still Life Props + Photoshoot Backgrounds, Backdrops & Surfaces available for rent at PropUpShop.com

Set Types & Experience: Art Direction, Set / Production Design + Tabletop, Interior, Product, Still Life & Lifestyle Styling

Photographers/Clients Worked With: Aveeno, Framebridge, House Beautiful, Little Sesame, McCormick, National Geographic, Pepsi, Rugs USA, Starr Restaurants, World Central Kitchen

FINN MAURITZEN HMUA
finn@blushaway.com 703-678-6902 DC

CONNIE TSANG HMUA
info@makeuphairdc.com 212-321-0752 DC

Proficiency: Ms. Tsang and her team save clients time and money by helping them get it right in camera. They specialize in print, video, and live events. Ms. Tsang is known for her johnny-on-the-spot work ethic and professional yet easy-going demeanor. She's always ready to put the subjects at ease and help keep your shoot on schedule

NON-MEMBER LIST

The assistants and crew listed below are non-members who have been vouched for and vetted. To join the list, please fill out our form and be sure to include two references. All references will be checked prior to following up directly with you for inclusion on this list. 

If you are interested in becoming a member of APA, please read about our memberships here.

Name Role Email Phone (if shared) Home Area





ALEX WRIGHT ASSISTANT alexjwrightstudio@gmail.com 443-878-5244 BALTIMORE
AUDREY LEW ASSISTANT audrey@audreylew.com 301-792-1022 DC
BRYANT GARCIA ASSISTANT bryantgarcia92@yahoo.com 571-243-8143 DC
GREG COLLINS ASSISTANT pikesville23@gmail.com 443-739-0114 BALTIMORE
JACK FOX ASSISTANT jackrfox1@gmail.com 571-442-4461 RICHMOND
KAYLIN WEBSTER ASSISTANT KaylinWebsterPhotography@gmail.com 609-805-5264 BALTIMORE
LAWREN SIMMONS ASSISTANT simmonslawren@gmail.com 904-710-8658 DC
MIMI TANCHEVSKI ASSISTANT mimitanchevski1@icloud.com 614-440-9619 DC
ED WONDOLOSKI ASSISTANT ed@wondoloskiphoto.com
DC
MATT RITTERPUSCH AUDIO ENGINEER matt@tyosound.com 240-608-8286 DC
TRAVIS MARSHALL DIGITECH hi@travismarshall.com 410-903-7951 BALTIMORE
HARRY MCMANN FOOD STYLIST hbmcmann@gmail.com 410-375-1844 BALTIMORE/DC
LISA CHERKASKY FOOD STYLIST lisacherkasky@gmail.com 202-812-5472‬‬‬ DC
NICHOLE BRYANT FOOD STYLIST bryantnichole6@gmail.com
DC
NICOLA DAVIS FOOD STYLIST nicola.justine.davis@gmail.com
DC
STEPHANIE ROSE FOOD STYLIST stephanie@foodstylings.com 646-246-6072 DC
EMILIE FOSNOCHT FOOD/PROP STYLIST emilie.fosnocht@gmail.com 610-715-3319 PHILADELPHIA
ERICKA CHERRIE HMUA ericka@erickacherrie.com 410-350-4362 BALTIMORE
JAMAYA MOORE MUA info@jamayamoore.com 443-449-4712 BALTIMORE
KATHY ARAGON MUA kathy@kathyaragon.com 571-309-5933 DC
KIM REYES MUA kimreyesmakeup@gmail.com DC
LORNA BASSE MUA lorna@lornabasse.com 571-233-1859 DC
MAEION BRYANT MUA info@maeion.com 443-851-0843 BALTIMORE
MAUREEN ANSTEY MUA maureen245@gmail.com 615-430-2355 DC
PERRYN MORRIS MUA perrynmorrismakeup@gmail.com 443-858-3309 BALTIMORE
PATRICK BURN LOCATION SCOUT patrick@pburn.com 240-765-5007 DC
DELANEY DEBINSKI PRODUCER delaney.debinski@gmail.com 443-280-4484 BALTIMORE
TIMMI WOLFF PRODUCER timmi@wolffandcompany.com
DC
ZACH HELLMUTH PRODUCER/DIRECTOR zach@intracoastalfilms.com 703-402-1774 DC
AIMEE SCHLECTMAN PROP STYLIST/WARDROBE aimeeeisler@gmail.com
DC
PAUL FALCON PROPS/SET BUILDING contact@bellafaccia.net 202-291-1932 DC
JEFF GLOTZL RETOUCHER jeff@glotzl.com 804-357-3084 RICHMOND
KRISTEN MONTHEI RETOUCHER kmonthei@gmail.com 703-346-2173 BALTIMORE
SAMANTHA SEDDON RETOUCHER Samanthaseddon@gmail.com
DC
WILFREE VASQUEZ WARDROBE wilfree@wardrobebywill.com 917-514-6311 DC

CAROLINE GUTMAN PRODUCER/DIRECTOR
contact@carolinegutman.com 703-314-5141 DC

Proficiency: Leica, Sony, Canon

Set Types & Experience: Commercial, Narrative, Documentary, Brand, TV/Film

Photographers/Clients Worked With: The New York Times, The Atlantic, National Geographic, NPR, The Washington Post, The Guardian

PEGGY CORMARY ASSISTANT
pcormaryphoto@gmail.com DC

Equipment Proficiency: GODOX strobes, Nikon z8 z7ii, Capture One tethered, c-stands, flagging, tripods light stand , backdrops, v-flat

Set Types & Experience: Studio set, food photography, interior, product photo, environmental portraits, studio portrait

Photographers & Clients Worked With: Washington Post, AARP, White House Historical Association, Aix rosé

ROBIN FARRELL ASSISTANT/VIDEOGRAPHER/VIDEO EDITOR
robin.c.farrell@gmail.com 240-432-9672 DC

Equipment Proficiency: Sony A7 series (video), Sony FX3 (video), Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects

IAN PENNY ASSISTANT
ianpennyphoto@gmail.com   301-653-8871 DC

Equipment Proficiency: Neewer, & Profoto lighting systems. Canon and Fujifilm cameras. Lightroom, Darkroom, and Photo-mechanic proficient. C stands, pocket wizards and remote cameras.

Set Types & Experience: Sports, Commercial, Lifestyle

Photographers Worked With: Stephen Gosling/NBA, Under Armour, Howard University, &pizza.