#anonmodel

If you are on a shoot with a model, and want to make it a good experience and have the model leaving feeling happy with how the shoot went (as you should), then here are just a few things to keep in mind - from a models point of view.

MUSIC:

Please please please have music playing. Play good music. Play a genre of music that fits the shooting style you want - if you want something cute and fun then play music that is cute and fun - if you want something sultry and raw then play some sultry and raw music. Music helps people get into a certain mood, if their is just awkward silence then chances are it will be an awkward shoot.

FOOD:

Provide some snacks. A lot of models are vegan so provide SOMETHING vegan. You don't need to have a buffet, just some small stuff for the model to eat while she is getting her makeup touched up etc etc

MOOD BOARD:

FOR GOD'S SAKE WE DO NOT KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANT US TO SHOOT LIKE. TELLING THE MODEL 'YEAH THIS IS GOING TO BE A VERY RAW SHOOT' IS NOT GOING TO AUTOMATICALLY MAKE THEM UNDERSTAND EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANT. PROVIDE A MOOD BOARD WITH PICTURES OF MAKEUP AND HAIR AND OTHER MODELS AND OTHER TEAR SHEETS. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS BUY A CORKBOARD FROM A $2 SHOP, AND PIN SOME PICTURES TO IT. MAKE A PINTEREST BOARD AND HAVE IT ON YOUR COMPUTER. SOMETHING. ANYTHING. INSPIRATION. PLEASE.

Timing:

If the shoot is going to go overtime, then let the model know at least 15 minutes in advance, so she can call/text her agent to let them know. If it is just a test, then don't keep them in overtime for too long. Shooting is tiring.

The most important thing is to just casually get along with the model, don't make any moves on them because that is downright disrespectful, and realise that they are a human being, have rights, have feelings and do get tired. Trust that they know what they are doing and be nice to them.

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