Jay Dezelic wrote:
I have brought my own rack and steamer with me on several recent shoots and it has been very helpful, but it is a bit of a hassle to haul around.

it seems like this is the best thing for you to do

as the model, you have to be prepared for anything....the photographer (especially if they have a studio) has enough stuff already - so i don't think it would be fair to expect them to have these things. 

although, I have worked in studios that do have racks and they do prove very helpful, but I don't think it should be mandatory or anything for a studio to have them

it's kind of our responsibility to make sure that we come with un-wrinkled clothing

CrazyIsabelAurora wrote:

it seems like this is the best thing for you to do

as the model, you have to be prepared for anything....the photographer (especially if they have a studio) has enough stuff already - so i don't think it would be fair to expect them to have these things. 

although, I have worked in studios that do have racks and they do prove very helpful, but I don't think it should be mandatory or anything for a studio to have them

it's kind of our responsibility to make sure that we come with un-wrinkled clothing

I use those commercial garment bags that clamp onto the hangers and keep everything separated.  I always do prep everything before I get to the studio. - I just happen to have all that stuff because I am in the clothing business. I was just curious what was typical and if I needed to continue bringing all this stuff with me as I get more into working with studios.

Narvell wrote:
Honey-Please,

You are a bit silly to think they "SHOULD" have a steamer.  A good steamer is not cheap and most photographers are thinking about... "photography" and not the detail of the clothes.  Most photographers I've seen can't dress themselves in anything but jeans and a T-shirt.  Most photographers would think you "SHOULD" have your clothes already press.  As a stylist, I come with the clothes ready to wear or I have my own steamer just in case.

Bottom line, you must come prepared and don't expect anything extra.  Don't expect a rack, a table, a makeup area, a decent dressing room, a toilet in the restroom... don't expect it.  Just be ready and if it is all there, then it is all good.

Ok. This is good to know.  I will continue to bring all the stuff.  I even throw a pop-up changing room in the back of my truck in case it's needed.  I'm not shy, but you never know when the photog might have their church group there for shoot

thanks for the advice all.

it's kind of our responsibility to make sure that we come with un-wrinkled clothing

Work with me, it's un-wronkled clothing

Marcia Dionne wrote:

Work with me, it's un-wronkled clothing

LOL!

Marcia Dionne wrote:

Work with me, it's un-wronkled clothing

Way to network!  Just put it out there!  LOL!