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.
ZAK ARCTANDER ASSISTANT
z.arctander@gmail.com 847-567-9393 DC
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.
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
CANDACE DANE ASSISTANT
dancecandace@gmail.com DC
SARAH GOOLISHIAN ASSISTANT
sarahgoolishian@gmail.com 413-388-3551 DC
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
LAURA ROGERS ASSISTANT
lauradillonrogers@gmail.com 434-960-0737 VA
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
PETER TRAN ASSISTANT/LOCATION SCOUT
ptrvantran@gmail.com 703-508-2312 VA
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 | 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 |
| SHELBY DICKEY | ASSISTANT | info@shelbyelysephotography.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.