We prefer to make shoots in domestic locations, or outside in parks – never in studios. We want the real and natural look and feel that cannot be achieved in studios.
“We did part of the shoot at my apartment and we did some footage of me driving in my car… We did the rest of the shoot outside. It was fun!” (Wendy T, Feb 2022)
If you and the Shoot Producer live in the same city
If it’s at all possible, we prefer to make the shoot in your own home.
If shooting at your home is not possible, it’s your Shoot Producer’s responsibility to find a suitable location to shoot (see below for the standards to expect).
“ It was a very beautiful little apartment complex in Las Vegas… I loved the view and the decor was nice. The bathroom was clean and the bedroom was pretty… It was a great time!” (Bonnie T, Mar 2022)
If you can help with finding a place to shoot (for example, a friend’s house?), your Shoot Producer will be very grateful – let them know!
If you and the Shoot Producer live in different cities
If you’re traveling to the Shoot Producer’s city for the shoot (for example, we’re flying you there), we’ll organise accommodation for you to stay in (see below for the standards to expect).
Usually, your Shoot Producer will select an AirBNB for you to stay in, and will make the shoot at that Airbnb as well. The Shoot Producer books and pays for AirBNBs, and we reimburse them.
Sometimes, we’ll organise a hotel room instead, that we’ll pay for directly (but we never make shoots in hotel rooms).
We’ll provide the accommodation information before you depart your home city. Sometimes, the Shoot Producer will be able to meet you at the Airbnb to make sure you can get in ok, but at a hotel, you’ll likely check-in alone.
Some Shoot Producers know their home city well and can find shooting locations that are more suitable than an AirBNB place, so you may stay overnight at an Airbnb or hotel, but be shot at a location the Shoot Producer selects (see below for the standards to expect).
Standards of the place you’ll stay overnight
We typically use Airbnb (or similar) for overnight accommodation of models.
You’ll always be booked in a “whole home” setup – you’ll never be share it with other people. You’ll have your own sleeping area and bathroom, and usually a kitchenette. It’ll be in a safe area of town. It’ll be clean and comfortable, have WiFi, and be private.
Where possible, it will be close to shops for food, walking distance to public transport, and on the same side of town as the airport. Unfortunately, this is not always possible.
If you have concerns, contact the Model Liaison.
If the shoot will be made at your accommodation
If the shoot will be made at your accommodation, having the place clean and ready for work is required. Your Shoot Producer will need access to several power points, a table, and a sofa or bed is convenient for them to lay down fragile camera gear.
You’re responsible for cleaning up messes from your body made on a shoot (for example, face wipes, tampons), and at the end of the shoot day, both you and the Shoot Producer will work together to set the place to rights so it’s neat and tidy.
“Giulia [Shoot Producer] brought some salads with her. She made a very nice Italian-style salad for me. She just made it in my kitchen! I could relax and feel taken care of. There were crackers and hummus and carrots… It was nice, really delicious 😋 !” (Anna X, Apr 2022)
Standards of the place the shoot will occur at
If the place the shoot is planned to occur at is not an Airbnb, Shoot Producers will select a place that meets these standards:
- Private, so only you and the Shoot Producer can see and hear what’s going on
- We strongly prefer to have the curtains open during the shoot, so our customers can see this is a real house – not a studio set.
- An appropriate temperature
- Appropriately clean
- Appropriately safe
- Have a private bathroom for you to use as you need
- In a quiet area, so the soundtrack is high quality
Sometimes, Shoot Producers choose to make shoots outside (we always prefer this, but it’s much more complicated from a technical perspective). You’ll always be consulted about this, and if you agree the location will meet these standards:
- Moderately private
- Always away from where kids can see what’s going on
- A dog-walker or bike-rider may see a bit
- A means for you to cover up quickly will always be provided
- Safe from aggressive animals and insects, and from bushfires and other natural hazards
- Shoot Producer will have concern for your (and their!) on-set health
- Including risks from sunburn; broken glass; cliffs, drowning; slips and falls; dehydration
- Have mobile phone coverage, in case of emergency
