Pimn model in-person etiquette & tips

1.Don't be late to appointments, Pimn models stick to their words.

They don't keep others waiting and in fact, are EARLY!

They are courteous to other pros time schedules if they work or shoot with others. 

If ever going to be late, they call or txt ahead. Informing why and how late. 

This is just courtesy to others. A Pimn model strives to NEVER BE A NO SHOW, NO CALL. 

2.Don't chew gum on shoots. Or atleast...if you do so, do so discreetly, not smacking gum and making it known. It doesn't come off as professional. As nit picky as that sounds. 

If you want fresh breath, use a breath mint to tuck on the side of your mouth. 

3.Don't curse around other pros. This is unprofessional as complaining.

And especially never curse AT someone. Never yell or get angry.

If someone upsets you, control your emotions maturely. Kids throw tantrums and fits, not adults. 

4.Never gossip or talk badly about anyone.

The one you are doing so to may be friends with the one you are talking badly about.

Never complain about others or vent to others you're working with. It's not professional. 

Keep your gossip to yourself and any negative feelings, vent it to a close friend if you need to or even consult your model trainer, mentor, manager for suggestions. 

If it's your trainer, mentor manager you have issues with, be respectful, maintaining your politeness and courtesy and put it nicely and maturely on a video and your request will be taken seriously. 

5.Always use Sir or Ma'am if the other pro is at least ten years older. If they aren't that much older, simply using first name is fine.

Don't use Mr or Ms unless they say so. Don't call them by their name if they are older and more experienced than you. It's actually considered rude by doing so. 

It's like calling your doctor John or your college professor Jane vs professor. Those that teach others deserve that much respect as do those older and more skilled. 

More etiquette tips coming. 

Keep checking this blog for more info. More on styles of modeling also coming soon, if not already posted. 

Have fun and be safe on your video/photo shoots.

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