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Photo Assistants: it is time, once again, to prove yourselves in the annual test of skill known to us all as THE ASSISTANTS' HEXATHLON. Whether you will be defending your title, or posing a challenge to last year's champions, this is your chance to seize victory and win some serious prizes!
Photographers: come check out the most nimble, quick-witted and resourceful assistants, then decide for yourself who would be on your dream team. There will be food and beverages, plus plenty of entertainment... Think you have what it takes to challenge today's young hopefuls? Ask about joining the Masters Team and relive your glory days.
The goal of the Hexathlon is to promote community and involvement throughout the industry. As a result both attendance and competitor registration is open to everyone, regardless of affiliation to any organization.
WHAT: The Third Annual Assistants' Hexathlon
WHEN: Sunday October 28th 2007 - from 1:00-7:00 PM
WHERE: Divine Studio, 21 East 4th Street @ Lafayette, Suite 605
Limber up, kids!
Start honing your skills to compete in this year's challenging
lineup of events:
"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 path to victory will not be easy. But
it will all prove worthwhile for a shot at GLORY (and the cool prizes
we have lined up!). Greatness will be rewarded...
2007 PRIZES
5 Canon PowerShot SD850 IS Digital Elph Cameras
5 one-year subscriptions to PDN
5 Lenbabies 3G's with Canon mounts
5 Foto Care gift cards worth $100 towards rentals
5 Calumet gift cards worth $50
Courtesy of Set Shop: 5 Leatherman Knives
5 32inch reflectors
5 Super Clamps
and the old favorite... gaffers tape!
Think you have what it takes to call yourself a Hexathlete?
Want to meet other assistants, network with photographers, partake in some ridiculousness and have a great time doing it?
We are forming teams for this year's contest NOW
Participation is free and open to any photo assistant, regardless of their affiliation to a particular organization, or level of experience. There are 5 assistants on each team. To join a team, please email with your full name, email address and a phone number you can be reached at. If you want to be on a team with your friend, that's cool, just send us all the relevant information and we will get back to you. There are a limited amount of spots available and they will fill up quickly, so as soon as you are ready to commit, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Of course, this year the competition is not just open for assistants... we are also forming a Masters Team of 5 seasoned photographers who believe they can teach the new generation a thing or two. The Masters Team will be competing for bragging rights rather than prizes (come on... no unfair advantages here!). Give us a shout if you want to get involved!
Last year's talented winning teams:
WASSERMAN'S HEROES |
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Theo Morrison |
hello (at) theomorrison.com |
Jena Cumbo |
jena.cumbo (at) gmail.com |
Chris Parsons |
parsonspicture (at) yahoo.com |
Alex Herring |
alex (at) alexherring.com |
TEAM SEX PANTHER |
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Simon Biswas |
biswas.foto (at) googlemail.com |
Li-Han Lin |
l2image (at) yahoo.com |
Ashley Troy |
Ashley (at) ashleytroy.com |
Simon Koo |
iamskoo (at) gmail.com |
18% GREY |
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Omotomi Omololu |
omotomiomololu (at) hotmail.com |
Matt Edmond |
matt(at)edmondphotography.com |
Colin Brennan |
cgb7827 (at) rit.edu |
Philip Kwok |
tostudio (at) yahoo.com |
TEAM LAST MINUTE |
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Yuji Oboshi |
bosi1122 (at) yahoo.co.jp |
Mari Maeda |
mxm7371 (at) hotmail.com |
Chiei Kurimoto |
azarashichiei (at) hotmail.com |
Masakazu Houga |
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KAPPA SIGMA ALPHA |
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Andrea Patton |
andrea(at)andreapattonphotography.com |
Kelly Terry |
kt (at) kellyterry.com |
Erika Hokanson |
erikahokanson (at) yahoo.com |
George Sierzputowski |
photo7 (at) gmail.com |
SCHLEPPING SHERPAS |
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Joy Jacobs |
joy (at) joyjacobs.com |
Alex Palombo |
alex (at) palombophotography.com |
Angie Cope |
angie_ncope (at) hotmail.com |
Tony Cunanan |
tonycunanan (at) hotmail.com |
Jessica Mahady |
jessica (at) jessicamahady.com |
Check out some articles from past Hexathlons...
PDN online: Photo Assistants Compete in First Ever Hexathlon (May 11, 2005)
And the 2007 event out in the blogosphere:
Andrew Darlow's "Imaging Buffet": APA New York Assistants’ Hexathlon (Sun. 10/28/07)
PDNedu Blog: Are You The Best Photo Assistant?