Everyone was confirmed, I went out and purchased any supplies needed and I was all set. Well as is life it didnt go as planned. Long story short - out of eight models only two actually made it (oh and that is after I hadnt heard from 2 of the first models cast and had to find 2 replacements) each and every one had an excuse as to why they couldnt make it. Now we know that things come up that are beyond our control but you have to understand that I am serious about this so I have to admit I really took offense, but I kept a poker face about it and then I realized this will probably not be the last time something like this happens so let me suck it up and move on by doing what I set out to do with the models who did as they said they would.
I may have said this before but you MUST MUST MUST be professional at all times no matter what you do! You never know who knows what casting director, photographer, designer, etc. and if your name comes up you would want the discussion to surround positive things, no? I have been privy to plenty of conversation about people I have worked with in the past and it was not pretty. I try to conduct myself in a professional manner no matter what, so hopefully when my name is mentioned its not anything negative.
Anyway here are some behind the scenes photos from the shoot for your time...
for some reason my camera made this one come out in a Sepia tone - I kinda like it though
I can relate with the models. I arranged a shoot for the "start" of my port and one of the models flaked on me. The day of the event, the shoot location changed due to miscommunication with the photographer and the venue. While contacting all of my girls by phone about the venue, I was unable to reach one of them. Like 15 calls and 2 msgs back to back. #1 because I needed to inform her of the venue swap and to arrange a time shift. I didn't get a return call from her. The shoot continued as scheduled and turned out GREAT. Later that week, she msg'd me on facebook about not showing you. She noted that she was sorry and if I needed her for anything, to please let her know. Well boo...at this point you're done in my book. I don't work like that. I just kindly let her know that I appreciated her response and replied with thanks for making me aware.
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Hey Frances!
ReplyDeleteYeah, I feel you 100%. A few of the models were really strong. I struggled with whether or not to give them another chance, and I think I am still on the fence since I know that things come up (I mean I am a mom so DEFINITELY things will come up for me as well) but I also know that in this industry that 1 minute that you hesitate someone is right there to step in your spot and keep it moving. I've stated over and over again on this blog that I refuse to change who I am in order to succeed at this and the understanding part of me is really at war with the determined professional part. Oh well, we shall see. Thank you for sharing your experience with me! :)
fab post! i totally understand the issues.
ReplyDelete@yummy - girl its enough to drive you insane!
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