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Article Submitted By: The TMB TEAM |
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Of all people working on a shoot the model is lucky in comparison to everyone else in that their responsibilities are limited. However, any failure on a models part is frowned upon and will negatively affect a models reputation. To help we have created a short guide to what you should and shouldn’t do:
Planning A Shoot
On larger scale shoots every aspect will have been planned by all of the specialists involved so that the model is free to concentrate on doing her job. You will generally be provided with a call sheet detailing the location and time of the shoot. Our advice is to plan your journey well, give yourself plenty of travel time to ensure that your are on time. Turing up late to a shoot is one of the worst things a professional model can do for her reputation. Make sure that you are well rested and full of energy.
What to wear?
Unless requested, you are not required to bring any special clothes or other items. It is generally acceptable to turn up in everyday comfortable clothes. It is generally preferred if makeup in not warn - a fresh cleansed face can make work easier for the makeup artist. Equally, clean unstyled hair will make life easier for the hair stylist. The general rule is to turn up as a ‘blank canvass’, ready to take on any styling that the team has in store.
My Job
On larger shoots you will probably not be there to dictate the style and look of a shoot. The makeup artist, hairstylists, clothes stylists, nail technician etc. will all be working to a brief from the client, art director and photographer. During shoots there is generally a lot of waiting around. It is generally better for the model to stay out of the way of the creative team. But, be ready at a moments notice for whatever the next phase of the shoot may be.
On smaller scale and amateur shoots your responsibilities may increase. The whole affair will be much more relaxed and you may be asked to bring your own change of clothes and do your own make up and hair etc. These are of course details which you should finalise before a shoot.
It’s a Wrap
As a shoot is being wrapped up don’t be afraid to ask for any Polaroid’s, or prints that have been produced. But at the same time you should be aware that prints may not available. It is also not uncommon for photographer to be very protective of pre-retouched images. |
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