Originally Posted by **********

Not having a studio will make it tough for you.... but regardless of where you shoot, just be honest with your models. Let them know you are brand new and still experimenting. Making your models feel relaxed will make your photos ALOT better. If you give her the creeps, she will be stiff and the shots will be boring. Showing your models the photos and asking them for feedback will help put them at ease because they are contributing to the final product.

Let them know its ok to bring a GIRLFRIEND to the shoot. Do NOT let them bring their idiot jealous boyfriends because it will ruin the shoot. It's important to establish a connection & trust between you and your model without her BF fucking it all up and telling her (and you) what to do. A girlfriend is much more likely to be supportive while still watching out for her. And you have the added benefit of scoring a shoot with the girlfriend too if she's into the idea and trusts you.

Do NOT hit on the model. Do NOT make stupid jokes.

DO be complete honest (first time, not sure what you want, etc).

Good luck!