JustJazzie
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I've been practically harassing the universe for a chance to shoot a boudoir session. Ive asked all my friends, and though they say they are interested- time is hard to come by so it hasn't happened.
I got a message last night saying that a friend of a friend wants to "hire" me to do a boudoir session, based off of seeing some work of questionable quality. It was my first time trying out my studio strobes. I had 5 kids making ruckus in the background and the subject barely brushed her hair. At least I know her standards are low right?!....
A few things concern me-
1) Supposedly she just "paid a boatload" for a boudoir session in town, and though she liked them she wants another session already. I am wondering if that is any sort of red flag I should be concerned about.
2) I am a little nervous about shooting boudoir for a stranger. I know even if I don't charge, that I would need a modeling release. Are there any decent free ones out there? Since I don't plan to charge, I don't want to invest a lot of money into this.
3) She says she is willing to pay, but I would rather not accept money at this point in time. Can I "require" her to hire professional hair and makeup for this? Or is that too demanding for a free shoot? (Especially considering the examples she has seen were such low quality.)
4)It seems like every niche of photography has its own set of "CYA" protocol, and boudoir seems to be extra sensitive in nature- Is there anything else I don't know that I need to know or consider before I make contact with her?
Thanks in advance for any advice you are able to offer!
I got a message last night saying that a friend of a friend wants to "hire" me to do a boudoir session, based off of seeing some work of questionable quality. It was my first time trying out my studio strobes. I had 5 kids making ruckus in the background and the subject barely brushed her hair. At least I know her standards are low right?!....
A few things concern me-
1) Supposedly she just "paid a boatload" for a boudoir session in town, and though she liked them she wants another session already. I am wondering if that is any sort of red flag I should be concerned about.
2) I am a little nervous about shooting boudoir for a stranger. I know even if I don't charge, that I would need a modeling release. Are there any decent free ones out there? Since I don't plan to charge, I don't want to invest a lot of money into this.
3) She says she is willing to pay, but I would rather not accept money at this point in time. Can I "require" her to hire professional hair and makeup for this? Or is that too demanding for a free shoot? (Especially considering the examples she has seen were such low quality.)
4)It seems like every niche of photography has its own set of "CYA" protocol, and boudoir seems to be extra sensitive in nature- Is there anything else I don't know that I need to know or consider before I make contact with her?
Thanks in advance for any advice you are able to offer!
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