Thank you @killyou72 for valid questions.
A prospective client gets to see preview pictures (samples) of the models via email and Skype. During this stage, the client makes a decision on which type of model(s) they want or decides not to work with me at all. If the client decides to work with me, we agree to terms. Although a client is not obligated to work with me after seeing / chatting with models on Skype, I have to make sure that the client has a genuine intention before arranging Skype meeting.
You are certainly welcome to watch the shoot if the model and the client agree, but you cannot record, film or take pictures. Generally, model's manager / parent / assistant, photographer's assistant and/or make-up artists will watch the shoot. Sometimes, client representative(s) is also present physically on site or on phone / Skype (conference call with client's art director) during the actual photo shoot.
A professional shoot involves bringing the best out of the model(s), without photographer ever touching her. The shoot will expose some candid moments of the models (bloopers), trade secrets of the photographer and sensitive information about the client (such as details of client's future campaign not yet public). Therefore, generally outsiders are not allowed to watch the photo shoot.
I work with my clients on an exclusive basis; meaning that I will handover ALL photos to clients, without keeping any copies. Outsiders watching or listening in at the shooting site also breaches confidentiality agreement between me and the client.
If you really want to watch a professional photo shoot for your own curiosity, not for writing about it, I suggest you either become the client or work as an intern for photographer, model or makeup artist.
For safety reasons, I do not disclose info about me or my clients publicly; but you can message me directly, which I don't see as relevant if you don't need my service.
So can we get a preview of these models? Or maybe a link to more info about yourself since you call yourself a professional photopgraher?
If we are in the NYC area can we come and watch the shoot? I would love to come to your studio/work space and write a review about what I see, how professional it is. I don't need your service tho 🤷♀️
