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Doing a photoshoot
I was taking pics today, and was approached by a lady and gentleman, who asked if I would do a photoshoot of them.
The guy says he is a medium (I would say Extra Large  ) and wants to have some pics done for publication. They gave me a story that they will get me publicity etc.If they were so famous, would they not hire a "professional" - they liked my pics (of previous shoots I carried) , but didn't know anything about me when they approached me. Am I being over cautious  they did seem to be getting a BIT carried away !!!What do you guys think
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Re: Doing a photoshoot
Get the money up front.
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Re: Doing a photoshoot
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(And get the money up front.)
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Re: Doing a photoshoot
Ahh do you mean he has not seen any pics yet? Since hes a medium he visualized them oh thats kinda freaky but could be fun.
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Re: Doing a photoshoot
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I expect that this will be PITA. Warning signs: "Medium" instead of "Extra Large" = unrealistic expectations. "They gave me a story that they will get me publicity etc.": Doesn't expect to pay. If he agrees to pay, he won't pay on time, won't like his "Extra LARGE" shots, will want a free re-shoot, yadayada... The guy says he is a medium: If he mean Medium, as in psychic, then he already "sees" the situation I just outlined?  You should "see" it coming, too! Contract. Spell everything out in detail. Money up front before you pick up the cam.
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Re: Doing a photoshoot
hehehe
liza took the words out of my mouth... but I'd add different emoticons to illustrate the point. IE: GET THE MONEY UP FRONT 
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Re: Doing a photoshoot
When you go to do the shoot, don't go alone.......
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Re: Doing a photoshoot
Wow, I've run into some strange ones over the years. I agree with the postings here... get prepayment for services, and when the prints are ready to be viewed (proofing) get the order, get the money, then deliver the goods. Definately take someone with you during the shoot... say, an assistant? There are a lot of cons out there, and they prey on personality weaknesses and they will take you to the cleaners if they can. Be polite, but firm with your payment and fulfillment policies with them.
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15th of June 2006 (Thu)
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Re: Doing a photoshoot
use a WIDE lens...
get $$$ up front... If its a freebie for exposure, dont put more than two hrs... into shooting and PP the images... and anything that needs to be purchased should come from fat boys pocket, not yours! (before someone jumps on me about "Fatboy" be warned, I consider myself a fat boy, so dont bother or I will hunt you down and sit on you!!!!) -zacker-
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