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When arranging a model to come to my studio, which is in my living room, should I tell the model ahead of time that my studio is in my home, or not bring it up? Jul 22 06 07:03 pm Link MartinH wrote: Go ahead and mention it. It'll weed out the paranoids ahead of time. Jul 22 06 07:04 pm Link Say so. It's nice to know what your walking into. Jul 22 06 07:08 pm Link as long as your lamp shades were not designed by Ed gein, its not a big deal. just tell them. Jul 22 06 07:13 pm Link Be honest up front. Jul 22 06 07:20 pm Link i tell the models i shoot that my studio is in my home....i use a spare bedroom with nothing but my three lights and props....and everyone has fun...and go into the living room where my computer is and download pics  so yeah....just be honest at the get go..Jul 22 06 07:23 pm Link MartinH wrote: If you set it up before he/she gets there and they see the set up .. it wont matter. And if you show professionalism the whole time, it wont matter either. Jul 22 06 07:32 pm Link Lexi Evans wrote: I heard Ed's son tried out for project runway but didn't make the cut. Jul 22 06 07:33 pm Link KM von Seidl wrote: thats because he didn't have his mother around for inspiration Jul 22 06 07:36 pm Link Though it shouldn't matter, only the finished product should make a difference.....still a good idea to tell her. Jul 22 06 07:38 pm Link absolutely, honesty always the best policy, i have 3 studios and one of them is in my home, strangely enough thats my favorite so i always mention it. Jul 22 06 07:38 pm Link It's a pretty good idea to talk about everything ahead of time. I tell models that my studio floors are filthy and that they should bring shoes if they don't plan on hovering. Where the shoot is fits the category of "everything." -Don Jul 22 06 07:39 pm Link Yep, I always tell them. "You know that Formal Living Room nobody uses" well that is my studio, move it around and it happens. They are okay with it. joe Jul 22 06 07:41 pm Link I have a pretty nice dedicated home studio now, but I used to shoot in my garage. Models never seemed to have a problem with that. It could be worse. I could shoot in my crawl space but I'm afraid they would be turned off by the decomposing lime covered bodies I store there. Jul 22 06 08:50 pm Link i dont think it makes a difference where anyone shoots. i would mention it though, as others may have some pre conceived notions theyre walking into a storefront. Jul 22 06 09:16 pm Link Thanks for asking this question. Good to see that there seems to be a lot of home studios. Jul 22 06 09:18 pm Link I set up my studio in the garage and have converted the work shop behind it into the models dressing/make-up room. I always tell the model that when we set up a shoot. Jul 22 06 09:30 pm Link 80 % of the time I shoot out of my Home so I can incorporate the furniture as props. I will also set up backdrops and paper rolls. I think most are suprised when they see the finished product never really looks like I shot it in my Den. As a matter of fact I havent been to my studio in about 3 weeks. (i have to pay rent for it tomorrow! DoAH!!). tell them and just be honest and professional about it. Jul 22 06 09:30 pm Link I mention it just so there are no surprises. I also tell them that most of the indoor images on MM were shot in my livingroom/studio. That way the can see what was produced here. Never been an issue that I was aware of. Jul 22 06 09:31 pm Link Yes...as mentioned honesty is best...let the model know Jul 22 06 10:29 pm Link Tell them it's a location shoot. Just happens that the location is your living room.  This is what throws me off. If I find a rustic hotel with a great interior. A model will happly show up and shoot. Now if I LIVED in that same rustic hotel, there are plenty of models who wouldn't shoot because it's in my home and I say it's a home studio. While this whole home studio thing has been discussed numerous times, it still has the same outcome. It's the quality of the final shot that should matter. Not where you shoot. -PKD Jul 22 06 11:15 pm Link I most definitely tell them it's at my apartment. I also warn them of my 3 Watch-Cats !!! Well actually, 2 of them might watch if they're not asleep, the other takes refuge under furniture in another room. Surprising how many models DO NOT like cats or are allergic to them! I wonder if there is a thread on "Models Vs. Pets" ?? Jul 22 06 11:29 pm Link I always mention it. Mainly because there are a couple model portfolio's that actually mention that they will not shoot in a "home studio" ! Mine is in the great-room (living room, dining room combo). It's a good sized area and plenty big enough for the backgrounds & lights. Plus it's all in a very comfortable atmosphere. I have had nothing but compliments on the shoots here. And since I have a dog - that always insists on trying to get into the photos! - I usually appreciate it if the model brings someone with them. I tell them up front that I have a dog and that they can help me corral her during the shoot. I've even had models bring their own dogs with them. It all adds up to a good time for all concerned. The models have their own room for changing. Their own bathroom. Plus the computer's in the next room to make them their cd's. It's a win-win for all... Jul 22 06 11:57 pm Link simple. get your camera out. take picture of your studio. send to models. they have something to see, identify with and it makes for less of the "unknown". Jul 23 06 12:24 am Link Jul 23 06 12:35 am Link You know, I don't think I've ever mentioned it, but the only thing anyone's ever said is what a great apartment I have... Jul 23 06 12:52 am Link Lexi Evans wrote: I freaking love that guy. Jul 23 06 02:50 am Link Wynd Mulysa wrote: Note to self: Jul 23 06 03:39 am Link no alarms and no surprises, please. -radiohead Jul 23 06 03:53 am Link I shot in my living room for many years. I always told the models that I worked out of my living room and that I couldn't shoot head to toe there because it wasn't big enough. I think when dealing with models it is always best to lower their expectations. They already think they are going to come out looking like Tyra Banks in their photographs, so the last thing I ever want to do is raise their expectations in any way. It just causes a problem further down the road when they get back the pics. If I still worked out of my living room, I'd have no problem telling models, "I shoot out of my living room because I don't make enough money from people like yourself to pay the montly rent on a studio. If I had a studio, I'd have to charge you a lot more than I'm charging you right now". Jul 23 06 08:36 am Link I have a 1600 sq. ft. basement that is totally dedicated as my studio space. We designed the house to do this. Saves a lot on the overhead of a separate studio space in a commercial structure...one set of heat/cool bills and insurance. And as stated above...you can step into a different area to do other activities...I often cook for my clients while we wait for pix to download or burning CD's. Makes for a very friendly atmosphere....I do make a point to let people know that they are coming to a Home/Studio though. They should know that they are coming to a residencial area and not a commercial one. Keeps them from getting worried that they are getting lost. Jul 23 06 08:48 am Link Models love my home studio.  Jul 23 06 08:51 am Link Home [garage] studio is in my bio. Course it seems not too many folks read that. -mp Jul 23 06 08:53 am Link MartinH wrote: Absolutely. And you should also send her a copy of your credit report, criminal arrest record, recent STD and drug test results, liability insurance declaration from your insurance company, a certification of your sanity from a shrink, a copy of your resume with recommendations from the last three clients you worked for, a polygraph test exploring your relationship with the last five models you shot with, a note from your priest saying you're a cool guy, and a list of what is stocked in the refrigerator. A girl can't be too careful, right? Jul 23 06 10:05 am Link Shyly wrote: Exactly. it'd be better than scheduling a shoot and have the model arrive just to back out. Jul 23 06 10:57 am Link I agree with BangBang's parody - but it's truth. I don't mention anything about my studio being residential. No need to get the models all worried over nothing. A house can be anything from the "Addams Family" to the "Hearst Castle" - of course in the models mind it will be the "Addams Family" I've converted my garage into my studio: http://www.pacificprodigital.com/Orange … tudio.html The models pulls up, sees it 's a nice house in a nice neighborhood and comes in. I think if I was to always say: "It's a house" I would have a lot of problems with them not showing up or bringing escorts. -Glemm Jul 23 06 02:55 pm Link I always mention it. Mainly because there are a couple model portfolio's that actually mention that they will not shoot in a "home studio" ! Not to belittle anyone who shoots in a "home" studio because there has been some truly beautiful work done by photographers in home studios, but to most models home studio seems tacky and low rent, and screams "GWC"!!! That being said, yes, you should be upfront with the model, and have the confidence that your work will speak for itself. Jul 23 06 04:06 pm Link Black Ricco wrote: Yeah, same thing for photographers...models who require escorts seem unprofessional and unstable, and screams "paranoid whackjob"!!! Jul 23 06 05:39 pm Link SKPhoto wrote: Bingo! Jul 23 06 06:11 pm Link Go ahead and tell the model that your studio is in your home that way she knows. Jul 23 06 06:12 pm Link |
