subject: The Questions That Must Be Asked Before Accepting a Modeing Booking [print this page] When you get the exciting news about a print (modeling) booking, there are a number of questions you need to ask your agent before accepting the job.
Making sure you are free the date of the shoot is the most important question. I would also want to know what or who is the ad is for. If you do not want to be associated or support the ad campaign, let your agent know. I know models and actors who will not do ads for meat products, alcohol, furs, gambling or for certain medical issues. Make sure you stick by your convictions, and don't accept any job that compromises your values or beliefs.
Here is a list of questions I always ask the agent. If you know of others that I missed, please E-mail them to me.
Date of the shoot
For what company, type of business or product is the ad being created
Location of the shoot
Who is the photographer
Who gets invoiced for the job
Will they cover travel
Will they cover parking
Will they have a makeup artist
How long will the shoot last
How long will the ad run
What wardrobe do I need to bring
What is the usage for the ad (newspaper, magazine, etc)
It is essential that all of these questions are asked prior to accepting the job. If you need to turn down a job for any reason, just be honest and up-front with your agent. He/she might not be thrilled that you turned down a booking, but the agent will respect your business ethics and trustworthiness.
The Questions That Must Be Asked Before Accepting a Modeing Booking
