This Sunrise I share a Coast model shoot with a fisherman; have a short and enlightning conversation, I went my way to shoot a model ; he to catch some nice fish ,sharing the coast meters apart. Something similar has happened several times.
Please contribute other "Species" That share the Habitat with Photographers.

When I first joined Model Mayhem one of the first things I did was to go to the photographers' forum to learn as much as I could of the dangers that beset the industry.  One of the first things I was warned about was models and the various diseases that accompany them.  One of the most dangerous is flaking, which can cause models to arrive late for shoots or even disappear altogether.  They also (I understand but don't know from personal experience) seem to have certain social/sexual problems such as an unwillingness to participate in sex with photographers (or presumably anyone else).  I was also warned of other difficulties involving models such as escort dependency

I soon learned, however that (like most wild species) models can make cooperative subjects for photographers and even contribute directly to the success of the photo shoot..  These few rules can help.
1--don't startle them with unfamiliar sounds or actions.
     -----I find that it helps to meet first, either in a mutually convenient place, or if that's not practical, via an email message or a phone call, to set up the parameters of the shoot.
2--don't make threatening sounds or movements
     -----Avoid all unnecessary physical contact, at least until you've established a "comfort zone" with that specific model.
(Note that models may come with pre-established comfort zones that apply to individual photographers-- The fact that she shoot nudes with photographer A, or is comfortable with having photographer B adjust an article of clothing, does not mean that the same freedom applies to your relationship.  Ask First!
3--Provide a safe,. comfortable work space, to the greatest extent possible
     -----If it's a studio shoot a comfortable temperature can prevent both rivulets of sweat or  goosebumps which can ruin your picture.  Outdoors, a warm robe or a shady awning can help the same way.  If you're shooting in a potentially dangerous place such as a remote desert location or a fast moving stream it's a good idea to have helper whose job it is to provide help or get help if needed and remember ---
4-- Only necessary crew members on set--Don't invite a bunch of drinking buddies to watch the shoot.  Your model has a right to her privacy just as you have a right to yours.

I've found that applying these principles to  my shoots have turned what otherwise might have been  uncomfortable,
possibly  even frightening experiences into mutually gratifying fun times.  And in the process I've learned that models are not really all that different from photographers-- they're just prettier and smell better.

All IMHO (and with toungue in cheek) as always, of course

Bikers and nudists  .  .  .  not necessarily at the same time  .  .  .    Bikers love a good photo shoot, especially if there's a really good lookin' bike in the image (course, a beautiful model don't hurt nuthin' either  .  .  .  )  .  .  .



.  .  .  we had all sorts o' "help" shootin' this one  .  .  .  a group of hardcores opened up a spot right in front of a very popular bar in the middle of Bikeweek so we could get a quick shoot in  .  .  .  let's just say there were a lot of selfies used as barter  .  .  .    There's a nude beach fairly local to my location that's a great spot for ocean front nudes, about the only drawback is the amount of "constructive criticism" ya have ta endure as the onlookers let their helpful hints be known  .  .  . 

SOS

We've had homeless people offer feedback on shoots.

And of course models can attract all sorts of attention. We were shooting one model in a glassed-in room that looked out on the sidewalk and a guy walked up and tried to kiss her through the glass. She just waved her finger at him. lol.

People wanting to get high, fishermen, kids looking for a place to makeout and photographers often inhabit the same territory, they usually manage to coexist peacefully if somewhat distrustful of each other.

I've found the conservation officer animal helpful and protective, though at times blind to the obvious.  :-)

Toads and most birds are okay, mosquitoes are bad. I've trained my dog to stay out of the shooting area so she's good, sometimes the cats are a bother.

New Yorkers.

I was working with Lux in Grand Central Terminal on 9/11/16 in this narrow yet busy corridor with a bank of pay phones.  She had fun with the phones, as you can see.  New Yorkers stopped to watch.  Every few seconds I'd stop to let people go.  One or two walked through, oblivious to what we were doing, but so many were so polite and waited.

Teenager crashed last nights shoot
for a pic with model.....