What should I do if the shoot day has to end, and I have not finished the shoot yet?

Shoot Producers plan carefully to ensure there is enough time in a shoot day to make a full shoot, including a “safety allowance” (we recommend 90 minutes) in case there are issues.

The company will only pay the Shoot Producer for a complete shoot (that is, a shoot that meets the assessment criteria for the given Shoot Type), so if a complete shoot cannot be made (for example, the model has to leave at 6pm, and the shoot can only start at 4pm), the shoot should not be begun. The Shoot Producer knows their typical time to make a shoot of that type.

“Rushing” a shoot (for example, trying to “squeeze in” a seven hour shoot to five available hours) is never worth it – the shoot quality is always compromised. There are many low quality shoots in the world, but our customers are paying us for high quality shoots (so that’s what we pay Shoot Producers for).

It may be possible to shoot the Stills today, and the Video tomorrow. But, perhaps the model’s flights need to be changed, and their accom extended for an additional night? That has cost implications, so always consult the Collective on WhatsApp.

Consider that some things could be done later, for example, Homonoia in the car, after the location owner comes back to their home (or even, on the way to the airport).