Remember when you were a kid and you went to a friend’s house to play for the first time? That’s kind of how it feels to be on location with a brand-new client. I prefer to scout my locations in person if at all possible, but when your client is almost 1,000 miles away, that doesn’t always work out. The friendly folks at Silveredge Consulting in Chicago were very accommodating and made me feel super comfortable. After a while, they went back to work and almost forgot I was even there. In my aim to capture authenticity, this is the best scenario. Why pose people who aren’t models? Why force something that is already there? With the right demeanor and respect, you can get the shots while feeling right at home.