MODELS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS PLEASE READ!!! The dangers of some of the most beautiful locations..

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This is a interesting thread with good information being exchanged  :-)

I couldn't agree more with this post. On the occasions I've taken a model into the landscape I've been very specific in pre shoot comms what she should expect and what she should bring in terms of walking shoes and clothing Etc. As the lead party in these situations I have to take responsibility and if that means telling a model anything she may consider common sense so be it.

Rather have a model bored into not getting hurt than one claiming against me. Does anyone agree a "turned up but is not recommended" reference would be justified if a shoot had to be aborted because one party for example failed to bring suitable footwear?

Thanks for sharing this Marmalade, I think its great to understand the problems and challenges whether its something you intend to shoot or not.  Look forward to the sequels :-)

JoannaPearson said

I would have loved to do it cos it would be suited to me but its just too dangerous and I don't want to risk my life for a shoot :) I think a beach during the day when the sea is far out will be more safe, least that way I can still do a shoot involving water. X

Stepping off the pavement if you get hit by a bus is life risking... And I think probaly a little dramatic in this case, but it not for everyone and people should shoot within the limits of their own comfort or the shoot will not be a happy one :)

Speed matters as well. The whole set of 60 fotos here took 1 minute 10 seconds, and the Land Rover was just out of shot... 

 

Also when shooting near Water watch out for Mosquito's, horse fly's and Midges they all bite.

Huw said

Speed matters as well. The whole set of 60 fotos here took 1 minute 10 seconds, and the Land Rover was just out of shot... 

 

Yep!!! I have some fantastic lighting tests in cold weather gear or breaks on my port.. And many shots are one or two to be taken.. If you have it you don't need to keep shooting it or fiddling with lights.. That needs to be done in clothes, and if you can leave anything on to shoot the shot, no matter how daft it looks or feels do it!

Lightyear said

Thanks for sharing this Marmalade, I think its great to understand the problems and challenges whether its something you intend to shoot or not.  Look forward to the sequels :-)

 

:) There will be sequals but tonight is r+r...:) It was a very long but productive week...

I do wish some photographers would be a bit more considerate regarding model safety. I have worked with a couple who have asked me to stand on something, or be somewhere which I have considered too unsafe (I am quite brave), and have seemed really miffed that I havent wanted to risk my safety. In hindsight I still cringe at what some of them asked! 

More specific to this thread though, the inconsideration to the models warmth is a real gripe of mine. Too many times on a shoot, I have got to that point of cold, where you start to lose focus, beyond the uncontrollable shivering stage, and when asked for a quick break to put a coat on and warm up, the response has been to just give it a few more minutes, which normally leads to another 10-20mins, which once you get that cold, is too long! After coming away from too many shoots where I have been ill the following day as a result I am really reluctant to work outside in colder weather. Which is a shame because I do enjoy bracing the elements :)

Good advice on this thread too. Also for photographers, how many of you creep around when taking your shots, only to end up falling over something?

I still have a scar under one foot that taught me to never enter water barefoot. Well, I was 18 at the time and skinny dipping. Now, I always wear an old pair of summer trainers with good grips on the soles. Never flip flops as they could wash away with the current.

John Cowan75 said

Also when shooting near Water watch out for Mosquito's, horse fly's and Midges they all bite.

Bryher Dickson said

I do wish some photographers would be a bit more considerate regarding model safety. I have worked with a couple who have asked me to stand on something, or be somewhere which I have considered too unsafe (I am quite brave), and have seemed really miffed that I havent wanted to risk my safety. In hindsight I still cringe at what some of them asked! 

More specific to this thread though, the inconsideration to the models warmth is a real gripe of mine. Too many times on a shoot, I have got to that point of cold, where you start to lose focus, beyond the uncontrollable shivering stage, and when asked for a quick break to put a coat on and warm up, the response has been to just give it a few more minutes, which normally leads to another 10-20mins, which once you get that cold, is too long! After coming away from too many shoots where I have been ill the following day as a result I am really reluctant to work outside in colder weather. Which is a shame because I do enjoy bracing the elements :)

Good advice on this thread too. Also for photographers, how many of you creep around when taking your shots, only to end up falling over something?

I can safely say I've never been in this situation tbh, but if I was I would politely ask, then ask tactfully but far more firmly, and then sadly the third request would follow immediatly to end the shoot..:( You cannot trat a shoot like this like a studio shoot at all, and anybody expecting that should think carefully before going out and attempting these shoots.. You will spend more time planning and warming than shooting, but for me worth it :)

John Cowan75 said

Also when shooting near Water watch out for Mosquito's, horse fly's and Midges they all bite.

Anywhere outdoors.. First bit three weeks ago when got caught out by this one... Super early this year :)

Great advice, I wish I had it before I was washed away by a river. I was floating down, get out and running back up, and then I went too fat where my legs couldn't reach the floor and the stones on the edges was really sharp. I've managed to get out with minor wounds only, but it is better to be really careful with water.

I don't get what your talking about haha

Soria said

Great advice, I wish I had it before I was washed away by a river. I was floating down, get out and running back up, and then I went too fat where my legs couldn't reach the floor and the stones on the edges was really sharp. I've managed to get out with minor wounds only, but it is better to be really careful with water.

Ouch! Perfect example of why sometimes making something a little less extreme can make all the difference :)

Thought I would give this a bump so anyone who missed it yesterday may catch it today.

I've nearly drowned slipping off a stone into a mountain stream only a few inches deep in the North of Scotland. The force of the current was unbelievable and would have taken me if my companion hadn't pulled me out.

Snow gullies can be treacherous because you can't see whether there is anything at all under the snow as you slide down them.

Great post!

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