Here’s how we expect models to behave when working with our Model Liaisons and Shoot Producers on-set. In a nutshell, we expect models to behave professionally, and respect the people they work with as humans first. You can also read what you should expect from us, in our Models Charter.
In summary;
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Our expectations when preparing for your shoots with us
- You let us know if you’re no longer interested
- You respond to communication attempts promptly
- You communicate openly about your “grooming”
- You inform us about changes to your appearance
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Our expectations when working on shoots with us on-set
- You are committed to making an excellent shoot
- You tell us if you’re uncomfortable
- You turn up ready to work
- You are on time, or make contact if running late
- You bring agreed items to shoot
- You are not affected by drugs or alcohol on shoot days
Our expectations when preparing for your shoots with us
You let us know if you’re no longer interested
If you’re no longer interested in working with us it’s no problem. Our feelings will not be hurt, and we will never try to change your mind.
Just let us know, so we do not waste our time and yours by sending messages you don’t want. If you wish to provide feedback regarding your reasons, we’d like to hear them.
You respond to communication attempts promptly
When we make a contact attempt to you, it’s incredibly helpful if you can respond promptly.
Our Model Liaison team works hard to offer models and Shoot Producers as much work as they want, and managing a worldwide schedule for dozens of people in many timezones is complicated! Prompt responses help us schedule shoots, and that ensures models will be offered as much work as possible.
We do ask for more correspondence than some of our competitors, but this is how we ensure your shoot days run smoothly, and we make quality shoots. We appreciate that you have a busy life with many commitments, but a quick message to let us know your status or answer our question is most helpful.
You communicate openly about your “grooming”
We’re very attentive to your “grooming” (acne, bites, cuts, scratches, bruises, in-grown hairs, and similar, more info). We all get these small issues, nothing to be ashamed of! But, any of these can cause us to reschedule a shoot, because we never use makeup or Photoshop to cover them (our customers really like this about us).
In the lead-up to your shoot, we’ll regularly ask you for grooming images of your face and body so we can see and discuss remedies for any grooming problems.
Images you supply us of you must be un-filtered, well-lit and clearly show the area of interest, so we can make a decision.
You inform us about changes to your appearance
You’re working with us as a model. That means, how you look matters.
We’re able to stay in business largely because of the models we select to work with (only around 10% of applicants are accepted). If the way you look changes significantly (that is, from the images we last saw of you, to how you would appear on your next shoot), that shoot may need to be re-scheduled – or, even cancelled.
Some examples of things we need to know about include:
- Removing your pubic hair
- Dying your head-hair a significantly different colour
- Getting a “pixie cut” hairstyle (or similar, short hairstyle), after having longer hair
We have a detailed list and more context. Send us clear pictures, so we can discuss it – it may not be an issue at all!
Our expectations when working on shoots with us on-set
You are committed to making an excellent shoot
Shoot Producers are talented professionals, but the best shoots are made with teamwork, the Shoot Producer and the model collaborating together make a truly excellent shoot. Ask the Shoot Producer questions like, “How can I make this shoot excellent?” Be open.
Be happy and engaged on the shoot. Models who are disagreeable, act “too cool for school” or are disengaged in what we’re doing will simply not be offered more work – even shoots on the next day may be cancelled.
The time for checking phones for messages is during designated shoot breaks. Apart from that, Model’s phones are off (not just on silent)! Being “present” and focussed on the work you’re being paid for shows respect to the Shoot Producer and other models working on set.
We have a zero-tolerance policy on violence, abusive language, harassment, bullying on shoots. Anyone found to be participating in such actions will be exited from the set, and future shoots will not be offered.
You tell us if you’re uncomfortable
Consent is a cornerstone of how we make shoots, and we’ve worked hard to prepare you with what to expect when working with us. On set, your Shoot Producer will continue doing that.
But if you lie, downplay, or fail to clearly communicate your concerns, it’s going to be a bad day for you, and probably a low-quality shoot for us.
We’ll all adults invested in making a quality shoot, so let’s talk about how we can address any problems. We’ll never “force” you to do anything, and changing what we’re doing – or how we’re doing it – is always possible and never a problem.
You turn up ready to work
We’ve spent time and money organising this shoot, and the Shoot Producer is ready to make magical imagery of you. We all have bad days (argument with your lover, hung-over, grandma sick, money worries, etc), but we prefer you to cancel the shoot day, than come and half-ass it. We expect you to arrive having had a full night’s sleep, and looking your best so you can “whole ass” the shoot.
We know that our shoots are at their best when you arrive well-rested, prepared, and embrace the shooting process, and participate in it. We expect you to spend some time grooming yourself so you feel pretty and sexy.
While the Shoot Producer has the “big picture” plan (what our customers want), there are many small things, ideas from you as a model that are very helpful. In any collaboration, there will be ideas we try that don’t work, and that’s ok – our editors will remove those bits.
You are on time, or make contact if running late
We expect models to be on time for agreed appointments.
We know that sometimes unavoidable things can happen, so we expect models to contact their Shoot Producer if running late for a shoot. Of course, they will do the same for you.
You bring agreed items to shoot
Before the shoot, we communicate with you about the clothes, ID and props, and STI test results to bring to the shoot. If you fail to bring any of these, it may be that the shoot cannot occur on that day. That causes inconvenience for you and the Shoot Producer (and possibly other models).
The shoot will be rescheduled to another day, but it may be weeks or months in the future. 🙁
You are not affected by drugs or alcohol on shoot days
We want you looking, moving and talking your best on the shoot day, and you’ll be signing documents that are legally binding. Plus, safety risks! Using drugs or alcohol on other days is up to you (more about that), but neither are appropriate on the shoot day itself.
If you are found to be using (or, affected by) drugs or alcohol, the Shoot Producer will cancel the shoot, and you may not be offered another chance.
Serious.
