To Test or Not to Test

Money or honor, they don’t have to be mutually exclusive, or do they? I’ve been testing a lot lately updating my beauty portfolio. It’s a difficult thing getting 3-5 people together on the same day and time when all are working for no pay. This morning, after the shoot was confirmed we got a message from the make-up artist saying that she got a paying job and because we didn’t confirm she took it. First let me say that I would never expect someone to turn down a money job.  We do tests to do picture that will help us get work. However, there is a protocol, which in my opinion should be followed: such as letting people know ASAP that you are canceling, not waiting an hour after the decision has been made so that the rest of the crew comes to the shoot only to find that it’s not happening.

Saying that you did not receive a confirmation when the e-mail trail shows you did demonstrates a lack of integrity and sense of honor. Although no one wants to be the bearer of bad news, sometimes texting and e-mails aren’t received in time and a good old fashion phone call is the best way for immediate results, or at least all three ways of communication to ensure your massage gets through.