Hi There, I'm CJ.

Hi There, I'm CJ.

Thank you so much for taking the time to ready my initial email message & even clicking the link to get here.

My name is Cj & I would love to work/collaborate with you.

I know assisting /second-shooting for someone requires a lot of trust, knowledge & go-getter attitude. I have over two years of experience underneath my belt. I am passionate about wedding photography & always strive to go far & beyond to fulfill the want & needs of those I work with. I know you probably get 100 emails a week, but let me tell you how I can help you and your business.

| The Fundamentals |

  • Team Player

    As your assistant or second shooter I fully understand I’m a representation of you & your business. To be selfless and understand that I’m here to help you capture the images you want & need for you to deliver for the client & further showcase their wedding day.

  • Open Communication

    I’m the most approachableI person you’ll probably ever meet, I also strive to create a safe space to communicate. I always want to know and be aware of your needs & wants and fully commit to obtaining it & also know what maybe some of your personal “no-no’s”. And last but not least, I’m always open to feedback. I’m all ears open.

  • Premium Assistance

    I will do my ultimate best to make sure the day runs smoothly. I will carry your bags, fix the dress when needed,, keep an eye on the timeline & make sure we’re on track & last but not least make sure you’re hydrated throughout the day.

UNPARALLELED

PHOTO - ASSISTANCE

GUIDANCE | CONNECTION | EXPERTISE

  • Aside from assisting you, I will also focus on helping the couple throughout the day - bring them water when they haven’t had anything to drink and are anticipating cocktail hour, carry bouquets if needed. Be an extra pair of hands for them when needed so they can enjoy their day.

  • I will learn your process & what your expectations are and be ready. If you always set your lights a certain way have them setup without telling me. Have extra batteries in hand when I know your camera needs them & always have a glass of water when I’ve noticed you’ve gone long periods without water.

  • Always punctual & professional. Never complaining, always learning and striving to do better then the time before.

  • Ready to carry all the bags, light stands & much more. Ready to swap out lenses when requested. Always have water in hand. And when the night is coming to an end, have all of your batteries swapped out and given to you for you to charge.

  • Be your timeline throughout the day - make sure we’re running on time. If something needs to be done, do it for you.

As your assistant, I know how important it is to showcase the wedding day but who gets to showcase you & all the hard work you do? That’s where I come in. I’ll stick to you like gum but in a very discrete way & I document you working the whole day. I can send multiple clips I’ve taken of both you and the wedding day and/or create a small highlight reel of the wedding day specifically made for you!

Behind The Scenes

SECOND SHOOTER

EXPERIENCE

01.

CANDIDS

I really enjoy grabbing candid shots - I think this is one of my strengths. Always looking for a reaction, whether that be from the bride, groom or family members. Do it in such a discrete way where I don’t interfere or make them uncomfortable which allows the expression to be more natural.

02.

GRIN & GRABS

I like getting out of my comfort zone and simply asking people “can I get a photo of you guys”. 9/10 people are always going to say “yes” & this is where you can have a human interaction with someone aside from the bride & groom. It’s also a good way to make people feel comfortable or less intimidated when someone is walking around with a camera.

03.

COMPLEMENTARY ANGELS

I know weddings can get hectic & I always shoot different from the lead - meaning, If you’re shooting front and center I’m off to the side getting a different angle and with a different focal length. I’m never at arms length from the main photographer while shooting unless told otherwise.

My Gear

Body

  • Nikon Z9 - Dual carried. (128 & 256gb)

  • Nikon Zf - Dual carried. (64 & 256gb)

Lenses

  • Nikon 35mm f/1.8

  • Nikon 50mm f/1.8

  • Nikon 85mm f/1.8

  • Nikon 105mm Macro f/2.8

  • Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8

Lighting

  • Flashpoint On-Camera Round Flash Speedlight (x2)

  • Magsphere (x2)

  • Magbox Pro 24’”

  • Heavy Duty Light Stands 7.2” (x2)

Here’s Some Galleries Of My Work As A Lead & Second Shooter

With much gratitude, I would like to say thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to look over my proposal - hopefully you have a much better insight on who I am and what it is that I have to offer. I’m very dedicated to the craft that is wedding photography. I would love to work with you in any way shape or form. I hope I'm granted the honor and pleasure of speaking/meeting with you in the near future and possibly given the opportunity of working with/for you.

My contact information: email - christopherfranco@cjelysian.com phone - 310-743-2580

Again, thank you so much for your time & consideration.

All the best,

CJ

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.