BlueMoonPics wrote:
I dance to ringtones.

Mine is Baby Got Back, when are you free?

A M Y   B wrote:

Mine is Baby Got Back, when are you free?

*Turns on Barry White voice*
For you, babe, I'm always free.

PR Zone wrote:
Weird

30 to 8

Model's area of the forum, question asked about models and phones on set

30 photographer responses to just 8 model responses

:-)

Make that 31 counting you.

So? Your conclusion?

James Sioux wrote:
About emergency calls: How would you know if it's an emergency call unless you pick up the phone?  If you're expecting emergency calls, then maybe you shouldn't shoot at all during those times.  Emergencies are unexpected.  So if someone "expects" an emergency call, it's not logical.

Because you tell people not to call unless it's an emergency...?

Blue Ash Film Group wrote:
Taking cell phone pictures is probably as big of a problem as people talking on the phone. I just had a bad experience on a film shoot I was booked as the stills shooter in Hawaii. The MUA came out on set and kept taking cell phone pictures, many times getting in the way of my shot. I kept trying to hint to her that was bad set etiquette, and I was getting mad at the director for not saying anything (I don't mind if the MUA takes a cell pic in the makeup dept when she finishes on an actor). Finally, one time we were trying to finish the scene quickly and the director said, "we have to move fast, we are losing light" and she said, "Hold on, I want to take a few pictures". I then said, in an assertive voice, I will take the photos and if you want one I will email it to you. She then had the nerve to tell the talent and other crew how pushy I was.

Life is full of experiences, congrats on getting this one out of the way. Bet you try to work with that MUA whenever possible.

J Jessica  wrote:
My own phone is usually on vibrate during shoots

Why? Are you going to stop and check to see who's calling in the middle of the shoot?

Orca Bay Images wrote:

Why? Are you going to stop and check to see who's calling in the middle of the shoot?

No, but I like the sound it makes.

Rays Fine Art wrote:
no problem with a model calling someone before we begin to say "I'm here," and at the end of the shoot to say "I'm leaving," especially if it's the first time we've worked together.  It strikes me as a good security measure and certainly not insulting since I usually shoot just one on one and don't allow escorts.

+1

While for the rest of the shoot i like the cell put on silent mode.

But i don't like much the use of the phone during the breaks ..., since it can interrupt the concentration, also suppose it is an emergency message, obviously would send upstream the rest of the work, but did not solve anything.
So first, the job done, without distractions, second the rest.

While i have no issue on the use of the cell during breaks when is a TF*.

natural beauties of qld wrote:
This may be a generational thing, but I don't take, much less make, phone calls during shoots.

However, this view does not seem to be universal.  How common is it to attend to a mobile phone during a shoot and how acceptable is it to do so?

I bring my phone to a shoot, although it stays in my bag/coat. It is only braught in the case of an emergency. If someone like my family need to get a hold of me because something has happened then they can. Although my friends and family understand that they do not call or text me between the hours that I'm working.

In fact most wait for me to text them letting them know I'm not shooting any more before contacting me...

As long as it isn't intrusive then I don't see a problem. Although if a model or even the photographer keeps taking/making calls during the shoot I would get annoyed and probably mention it to them. It can be rude if they keep checking it, let alone texting/calling people.

Kayz

James Sioux wrote:
No phone calls or texts during a shoot.  Check your messages or make phone calls during break.  This goes for the photographer too.  Also, when I talk to the model regarding the shoot, or poses or shoot-related issues, I expect 100% attention.  I will end the shoot and send her home if models disregard these basic etiquette. 

About emergency calls: How would you know if it's an emergency call unless you pick up the phone?  If you're expecting emergency calls, then maybe you shouldn't shoot at all during those times.  Emergencies are unexpected.  So if someone "expects" an emergency call, it's not logical.

Yes it is. Well, in so much context. My father in law is terminally ill, and I can't just not work for two months until he's in the ground. So I'll be leaving my phone on, in case my husband or the nurse calls.

I will text that I have arrived on location and I may or may not check for messages during a break, but other than that I concur, it's distracting, rude and just unnecessary.

Blue Ash Film Group wrote:
Taking cell phone pictures is probably as big of a problem as people talking on the phone. I just had a bad experience on a film shoot I was booked as the stills shooter in Hawaii. The MUA came out on set and kept taking cell phone pictures, many times getting in the way of my shot. I kept trying to hint to her that was bad set etiquette, and I was getting mad at the director for not saying anything (I don't mind if the MUA takes a cell pic in the makeup dept when she finishes on an actor). Finally, one time we were trying to finish the scene quickly and the director said, "we have to move fast, we are losing light" and she said, "Hold on, I want to take a few pictures". I then said, in an assertive voice, I will take the photos and if you want one I will email it to you. She then had the nerve to tell the talent and other crew how pushy I was.

Is that how you ended up injured?

Christina Josephine wrote:
The same should apply with non-traditional business meetings such as photo shoots. Being professional is just as important to the mood as wardrobe and facial expression is. If you're making your business partner feel you are not fully interested in what you are doing: they will feel the same.

This. Even during set changes or short breaks I find it rude to be glued to your selfphone. It shows that you are not fully focused on keeping the "energy" of the shoot flowing.

I like a model that is so into the collaboration that the energy and ideas about the shoot continues to flow even during the breaks and set changes. Perhaps a quick check of messages (esp if you have kids in school or whatever) during your wardrobe change would be okay if it's not "in my face" rude.

If you don't care enough to focus and collaborate instead of texting your BFF or SO...then I will quickly lose interest as well. And, good "chemistry" is what makes or breaks a shoot.

ArtisticGlamour wrote:

This. Even during set changes or short breaks I find it rude to be glued to your selfphone. It shows that you are not fully focused on keeping the "energy" of the shoot flowing.

I like a model that is so into the collaboration that the energy and ideas about the shoot continues to flow even during the breaks and set changes. Perhaps a quick check of messages (esp if you have kids in school or whatever) during your wardrobe change would be okay if it's not "in my face" rude.

If you don't care enough to focus and collaborate instead of texting your BFF or SO...then I will quickly lose interest as well. And, good "chemistry" is what makes or breaks a shoot.

Exactly nice to see someone on the same wavelength. Cheers:)

ArtisticGlamour wrote:
Cheers! Here's to focused collaboration!

Where's the tequila

ArtisticGlamour wrote:
Cheers! Here's to focused collaboration!

Christina Josephine wrote:
Where's the tequila

Even BETTER! Now you're really talking my language!