How to Get a Job With a Photographer

Well he didn’t, but this is such an outstanding cold letter from Chase Jarvis, via EPUK:

I can wrap extension cords in fancy figure eights, I can create clipping paths for hours and steam motocross pants even longer. Most assistants can after doing it a couple years. (I attached a resume)

I find it takes much more to be a valuable assistant, that’s why I got an iPhone. As far as dedication and work ethic go……A few years back I had the fortunate opportunity to take part in a crevasse rescue demonstration. I strapped the climbing harness on, waved to my rope team and did my part by hucking myself off a glacier.

Read the whole thing!

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