Escort: Sure, I always welcome escorts. You can bring a boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, friend, wife, or whoever helps you feel comfortable. I will warn you though, if the escort gets in the way I will stop shooting. You will not get any refund, and I will still charge you for the time you have booked! The time you booked was taken from my schedule, and can't be replaced at that time.
Transportation: Yes, I can give you a ride. There is a fee for that, as any other person would have expenses as well. I prefer that you get your own ride to and from the shoot. It is important to me to reserve as much time as possible to concetrate on the pictures, lighting, and other setup work. The less time I have to spend on transportation and arrangments the more time I have to devote to the pictures.
Proof of age: Please bring 2 forms of photo ID that show your full name and date of birth. I will need to take a picture of it to keep on file. You must be at least 18 for me to shoot you. If you are under 18, you must have a parent or guardian on site with us. The parent or guardian will have to have ID to prove this as well.
Model release: This is a must before we shoot, so here again is a link: !!IMPORTANT!! - A Model Release form
Make up: I don't do make up! I would highly recommend you have someone either do it for you or bring someone along that can. I can arrange for a MUA, but that will cost extra as well. The amount is dependant on the MUA's fees, as I don't set that.
Different look?: If you have a a different look than what I have see in your portfolio let me know. Hair shorter or different color? Tattoos? Piercings that will be seen?
Details: Is the information in your portfolio correct? If not, now is the time to let me know.
Nails: If you have chipped nails, fix them or remove polish them please. Yes nails do show, so if you want the best results then make them look good as well.
Accessories: Bring along some accessories for you look. We may or may not use them, but have some variety along. Necklace, shoes, bracelets, jewelry...
Outfits: For outfits, bring along solid outfits. No busy looking designs that look distracting. There may be some exceptions, but I am hoping we have discussed some ideas before we get this far. I usually like to shoot a few outfits, and a few styles. I like to give you a few different looks, and ideas from our shooting time. I would prefer if you bring at least 5 options. Preferably more ha ha... but keep it to outfits that you are interested in yourself. If you don't like it don't bring it!! Don't have plans right after the shoot! When we are creating some great work I don't want to have our time cut short, or you thinking about the other stuff that you have to do. We should be having fun shooting, and not be worrying about later plans. Travel light, don't bring more then you will need! Remember someone has to carry all my gear!! ha ha...
Suggestions: If you need ideas for outfits, or styles of hair, backgrounds... what ever, feel free to ask.
Spray on tans: Don't. Take your time, and get a tan rather. Pale skin is easy to work with as well. If your skin is blotchy, don't waste my time, please.
Phone number: Yes this is important! I respect yours as I expect you to respect mine as well. I prefer to text, and communicate about the shoot. If I can't get a hold of you we will not shoot. Please keep your phone charged for the day of the shoot. I would hate to make you drive a long way for nothing, and like wise I am sure you would feel the same for me. If you can't afford to use your phone, you can't afford to the shoot either. If you are waiting for me to get back to you, call/text me. I am a busy person, and have all sorts of other things going on. Don't be shy!!
Q: Do I get a CD of the shoot?
A: No. I will send you a link to a secured page on my website. From there you will be able to download the images as I make them available to you.
Q: Will I get the un-edited versions of my pictures?
A: No. I will first edit all pictures I pass on to you (maybe just quickly if that is all that is needed). If you want a simple small pic for facebook, I will get it ready for you so you don't have to crop it(accept for avatars). I want to make sure that when people see my work they see it how I made it. I want to keep, and build up a great reputation. If we have some out takes, ones that we laughed about, or something silly we shot, I can get those to you, but again after I have gone over them first.
Q: I (the model) do Photoshop work, can I edit my own pics?
A: Sure, take all the pictures you want. You can edit your own pictures not mine. If you want to edit the pictures after I give them to you, please don't waste my time, and just find another photographer. I have had this happen with a few of my pics, and they totally ruined them! Not interested in that happening again. If you have a special idea in mind, and approach me about it, we may be able to arrange something with a few pictures. MAYBE
