Are You the Best Photo Assistant?

Spent some time assisting photographers? If you can grip it, stick it and light it, here's your chance to show off and network.

The New York chapter of Advertising Photographers of America (APA|NY) is presenting the Third Annual Assistants' Hexathlon (sponsored in part by PDNedu). The event is scheduled to take place on Sunday October 28th, 2007, at Divine Studio in Manhattan.

From APA:
"The 'Assistants' Hexathlon' is an energetic, unique networking and socializing opportunity
for assistants and other members of the photographic community. We are organizing
teams of 5 assistants to come together on one day to compete against each other in 6
different events. The events are inspired by the skills assistants utilize on a photo shoot.
At the conclusion of this fun and friendly competition, 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes will be awarded."

Here are the six events that the assistants will be battling it out in this year:
• "Pack the Right Equipment!" (memory challenge)
• Reflector Folding Race
• Octabank Build & Break-Down Race
• "Name this Gear!" (obscure equipment game-show challenge)
• 12 x 12 Frame Team-building Race
• Sand Bag Relay

The goal of the Hexathlon is to promote community and involvement throughout the
industry. Attendance and competitor registration is open to everyone, regardless of affiliation to any organization. For more information about the competition, visit www.apany.com/hexathlon.

**UPDATE: More information**

WHEN: Sunday October 28th, 2007, 1 to 7 pm

WHERE: Divine Studio, 21 East 4th Street (divinestudio.com)

CALL: 212-807-0399 (APA NY office) or E-MAIL: ceo@apany.com

Comments

[K C]

From what I could divine from the APA site, PDNedu has more information here than there.

I'd love to attend, but don't know what time this takes place.

[JessicaGordon]

K C: You're correct. I'll post an update with more info as soon as it comes in.