NicoleNudes wrote:
Because they're dumb.

But seriously, I wouldn't feel bad. You told her to bring warm stuff and she ignored you. It's her own fault.

I know... but i still feel bad. She was lovely, pretty- and so nice to work with. I just don't have any worthwhile shots to give her. It's heartbreaking.

Model Sarah wrote:
Uh, she lives in Massachusetts. It's kinda cold now.

Exactly. I kept asking her to make sure too- I think she thought she was going to be okay. Or assumed she would be- but it just didn't work ;(

SPierce Photography wrote:

I know... but i still feel bad. She was lovely, pretty- and so nice to work with. I just don't have any worthwhile shots to give her. It's heartbreaking.

Does she know this yet?
I'd at least give her 1-2 shots even if you don't like them.

So the entire day wasn't a waste. You never know, she might like them.
If not you can ask her if she wants to re-shoot and this time actually bring proper clothing.

NicoleNudes wrote:

Does she know this yet?
I'd at least give her 1-2 shots even if you don't like them.

So the entire day wasn't a waste. You never know, she might like them.
If not you can ask her if she wants to re-shoot and this time actually bring proper clothing.

I think we both just kinda know. I'm still sending her the regular amount of pics- whether or not she wants to use them is up to her. Now, i'm working on the wedding that I shot this morning. Such a cute couple !

SPierce Photography wrote:
Okay, so I schedule a shoot with a model. I give them the option between outdoors and indoors/studio, and they choose outdoors.  We talk constantly between when we book, and the shoot date. I can't stress enough- it's cold- bring warm clothes. Sweaters. Jackets. Jeans. WARM stuff.

model shows, it's 30 degrees. She's got nothing but short sleeved stuff, dresses and very thin sweaters. She freezes; shoot is short, and she looks miserable the entire time.

and I feel terrible, they drove 2  hours... for not a lot

WHY do people do this? WHY?

I canceled an outdoor shoot that way
note the model was extremely covert
but the temperature was around 0°F (-30°C) and windy

scrymettet wrote:

I canceled an outdoor shoot that way
note the model was extremely covert
but the temperature was around 0°F (-30°C) and windy

If she hadn'tve drove 2+ hours, I probably would have too. I sent her the first few shots, she was all "I don't like these numbers.." and i'm all- neither do i! At least i'll give her some though, she can make a decision from there.

Light Writer wrote:
Excitement and anticipation overwhelmed practicality. Hope and vision washed away reality. Yeah, as if any of us ever acted that way.

The shoot is what it is. Take the images you have and make the narrative of the images be about the reality of the situation, rather than concept you had. Just a suggestion, wtfdik?

I never go in with a concept- i just go out and have a good time. As said, this isn't the first time it's happened to me- it's usually with the snow on the ground too- and I feel bad. Usually people are local- this girl had to drive a few hours to get to me. In the past, I never had the option for a studio. Now, I do. I never like giving ANYONE photos i'm not happy with.