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This page contains data from a model questionnaire that was filled in at my request. If you would like to see the questionnaire in it's entirety then you can do so here Model Questionnaire

If you would like to see the accompanying article that this data was collected for you can see that here How to contact and book a model

 

Information on the Models that took part in the Questionnaire

Agency Represented

Who books your photoshoots?

Levels of modelling you're happy modelling too

How many shoots do you book per month?

 

Before a Photographer Contacts a Model

Do agree that a photographer should read your profile before contacting you?

Do you agree that a photographer should understand your levels before contacting you?

Do you agree it's important for a photographer to know if you accept test/TF shoots or paid jobs only?

Do you agree that it's important that photographer a knows additional info about yourself like tattoos and piercings before getting in touch?

Do you agree that it's important that photographer a knows your height before getting in touch?

Do you agree that it's important that photographer a knows your weight before getting in touch?

Do you agree that it's important that photographer a knows your location before getting in touch?


 

Contacting You as a Model

What is your preferred channel for photographers to contact you

Multiple answers possible

What is your preferred first message length?

Rating the Importance of Information in the FIRST message received from Photographers

Rate the importance of the date and time of the potential shoot being included in the first message

Rate the importance of the shoot being TF or Paid of the potential shoot being included in the first message

Rate the importance of the shoot ideas of the potential shoot being included in the first message

Rate the importance of the details on what you'll receive from a test shoot being included in the first message

Rate the importance of the expected length of the potential shoot being included in the first message

Rate the importance of the location of the potential shoot being included in the first message

Rate the importance of the styling options of the potential shoot being included in the first message

Rate the importance of knowing the approx waiting time for test shoot images in the first message

 

Further details after the shoot has been arranged

After the shoot details have been confirmed and the date has been set for the shoot, how many times do you feel it is appropriate for the photographer to 'remind' you of the details.

Do you think it's a good idea for the photographer to suggest meeting for a coffee before the shoot?

Do you give out your phone number to photographers prior to a photoshoot?

Would you be suspicious of a photographers intentions if they asked for your phone number prior to the photoshoot?