Ross has an appointment with a photographer on Monday for new photos for his comp card.  I have to tell you I am a little scared.  I am not afraid of some of the usual things you think I’d be afraid of.  I’m not concerned over whether Ross will cooperate, he listens better to others than to me and loves photographers. 

 I’m also not afraid that I’ve chosen the wrong clothing for the shoot.  We shopped Gap Kids and Children’s Place for 3 good outfits and a variety of mix and match polos, button down shirts, jackets and blazers.  We have our props.  Knock on wood, no injuries to the face or body.  His hair was cut 10 days ago so it’s not such a fresh, new haircut.  We even bought a new pair of black Chuck Taylors, just in case.  Most of the time they cut off the shot at the lower calf.

I am afraid of the photographer himself.  This time we went with the agency recommended photographer.  A photographer heavy in experience with fashion photography and working with models.  He is based in New York and travels across the country to several key loctions and works with a lot of the agencies.  Ross’ agent heavily recommended him. 

His website looks great.  The photos he has shot are amazing.  He is good.  And he knows it.  He also is relatively expensive.  And he comes with many rules.  Once booked, he provides you with information to prepare for the photo shoot, and his rules and regulations - arrive 10 minutes early - no more, no less, and on and on.  You receive updates making sure you have read all the rules and reminders about everything.   And then you sign off that you have read all the rules and will abide by them, and that you completely understand them.

I hope the photos and his work are as good as the image I have built up.  I understand about professionalism - as a “talents” mother - I am always sure that we are punctual - which in the modeling world is 15 minutes early.  I dutifully make sure I know exactly where we are going and that we bring what we need to based on th clients requests.   The talent, even when children need to be respectful and easy to work with.

I have to iron everything this weekend and make sure everything gets packed up properly.  I am looking forward to Monday, and hope that the experience is a good one.  I’ll be happy when it’s over.  Hopefully we will have some amazing shots.