AOP

The Association of Photographers

http://www.the-aop.org/joinus/junior-assistant


I have had a student account with the Association of photographers for a year now and recently I received an email to explain my account has just expired. Being apart of associations such as these are extremely helpful in helping an individual making their way in the industry of photography because they provide opportunities, such as letting you know about competitions or other areas of the market which may be of interest to you to help you get work, get noticed or even just receive advise and guidance off others in the industry.

A new category has been added to the AOP just in time for myself to be graduating from University. In order to help bridge the gap which can often be difficult between leaving university and finding work or experience the AOP have introduced the 'Junior Assistant' category as one of the account options you can sign up to the AOP for. 

Once I have officially graduated which will be in roughly a months time I will sign up for the AOP Junior Assistant, as this may bring possible work experience opportunities for me. I understand that assisting a photographer would be a brilliant opportunity which would help me gain a lot of experience in the industry therefore anything that can help me work towards this is definitely something I would like to consider.