Cold Weather Shoot - some advise ?

Hi All,

I am one of those terrible people who just reads these forums but never contributes, So Sorry.

Anyway need some advice, I have a shoot booked tmrw down in Surrey its swimwear type shots for a magazine. We have available an area in a wood, yes outside. I have spoken to the client and they still expect the shoot to take place saying they are happy for the shots to be on snow there view is when the model excepted the job she would have know it was outside in Jan.

I have spoken to the model and she in absolutely panicking about what is going to several hours outside wear very little in freezing temperatures. However, she is true professional and still agrees to do the shoot.

Just really wanted to know how far we can push her, I don’t want to be rushed doing the shots with lighting etc and I have worked with the client before and they are very exacting with regard the looks of the outfits etc.

Also any tricks or experience about how we can make it easier for her ?

Thoughts please !

Nathan

Will you be able to have vehicles close by? Shoot for a while and get the shots you need. If by some chance, you still need to work and the model is starting to shiver, let her sit in the car for a bit to warm up. Have plenty of warm outerwear for her to put on while you're changing things around. Don't make her stand there in a bathing suit while you adjust the lights for 10 minutes. Listen to your model. If she says she's cold and wants to take a break, don't tell her "one more shot." Let her take a break. Good luck!

If you have electricity around you could plug in some electric blankets or keep 10 warm in the car with heat running and rotate them out.

on America's Next Top Model (sorry I am a fan) they have the girls just get it done (even in the cold) They keep them in the heat until time to shoot. Just know what you are looking for before the shoot then it shouldnt take long...maybe

A bit short notice but if you can get your hands on one of these - http://www.maplin.co.u​k …&U=09P13-5-L42BQ&T=165185

or a hot water bottle or two, and a big thermos of something hot, she'll love you forever

Mind you, she may have accepted the job, but who is responsible for health and safety? The forecast shows temperatures around -7 tomorrow, if you factor in wind chill. Can you really expect someone to work semi naked in conditions like that? And will you really get the shots you need when she is grimacing, shivering and covered in goose bumps?

Just take a full length mink coat that she can put on while you are getting ready. course, you have to let her keep it after the shoot. We promise not to tell your wife.

Nathan, how did it go? Got pics?