What do you guys think about asking a model to compensate me for time and gas for being a no-show at a confirmed shoot?
It was with a model I am SUPPOSED to be partnering with on a website project.   The shoot was supposed to happen at her house two hours drive from me.    I received no phone call from her cancelling the shoot.   I drove two hours there and had trouble finding her place so I called and got no answer.  After no answer on repeated calls,  I managed to find her place on my own after 40 min.  only to find no answer at her door.    She claimed she needed to cancel the shoot because of babysitter issues, but had lost my cell number (it was on my release from a previous shoot) and had lost her cell phone.  Last time I checked there are still a few land lines left out there...and there is something called directory assistance.    Bottom line is... I drove back home and ended up wasting nearly 6 hours and $30 worth of gas.   Before I agree to shoot with her again for the website, I want to require her to reimburse me $100 for lost time and gas money.   Of course she will claim it was not her fault, since I arrived 40 min. late. 

Can anybody relate to my frustration on situations like this?

Yikes.  Crappy deal.  Personally, I wouldn't work with her again.

If a photographer is a no-show for me, I'd want to be compensated for my lost time.. although it has never happened. It's probably applicable the other way around as well.

Obvious flake. If she can't reschedule a shoot, I'd hate to be involved in ANY web site business venture with her.

So you think that a model that no-showed and flaked would actually reimburse you for your gas/ time and suffering?



Where exactly did you get that shit you're smoking?  I need YOUR supplier.


Seriously, she already gave a non verbal estimate of what SHE thinks your time is worth, so I fail to see the point of this thread.  Will getting our opinion make her want to pay you back?