Setting up my first shoot! What should I do?

[stepane]

I'm going to try to be brief. Basically I would like a few pointers as what arraignments and or precautions I should take/do for my first photo shoot.

I am currently 19 years old and the model is 17 (underage). I am requiring the model to bring another friend/guardian for security and liability purposes but I am wondering what to include in the contract?

Secondly since the photo shoot will be taking place in a studio I am wondering what else I should bring. Is it necessary to bring a make-up artist? Also who should provide the clothes for the shoot, me or the model?

Last but not least generally speaking how much time should I give myself for a photo shoot including set up time and all?

Thanks a lot for the help.

[bettysonics]

is she a client of yours?

[stepane]

Yes she is...

[ryant35]

Model release.
And she needs a parent to sign it too.

I would have one your friends there for your security. I've read enough threads on here about upset models, boyfriend/husband and/or parents. Boyfriend/husband finds out about inappropriate photos that the model panics and says they were taken advantage of. ESPECIALLY a minor! Even worst a teen age girl.

[stepane]

Model release.
And she needs a parent to sign it too.

I would have one your friends there for your security. I've read enough threads on here about upset models, boyfriend/husband and/or parents. Boyfriend/husband finds out about inappropriate photos that the model panics and says they were taken advantage of. ESPECIALLY a minor! Even worst a teen age girl.

Thanks a lot. I don't want to go underage but for the nature of the project I am working on it is almost impossible.

I will definately follow your advice.

Any other suggestions would be helpful regarding time needed and any other minor details.