War Stories: Managing a Photo Shoot on Location

4. Food. Food is impossible—nobody agrees on anything. Pay primary attention to the requirements of the client and the models—everybody else is generally a trouper and will live with what they’re given. On the first day, notice what doesn’t get eaten, and make whatever adjustments you can.

5. Lodging. People hate sharing hotel rooms. People would rather camp out than share a room. If you have a fairly large crew, you can usually cut a deal on rooms if there’s a hotel around.