STEAMING
TYPES
CLOTHING & APPAREL
tops: shirts, blouses, sweaters
bottoms: slacks, pants, jeans, trousers, shorts, skirts
dresses
scarves
rompers
sweater
suits
swimsuits
underwear
jackets
coats
athletic wear
sports gear
robes
costumes
INTERIORS
curtains
table cloth
rugs
napkins
towels
pillowcases
bedding
sheets
duvets
tapestry
TIMING
BEFORE SHOOT
30 minutes-1 hour before the shoot start time.
most commonly, steaming will be 30 minutes before your shoot unless otherwise noted in assignment notes.
DURING SHOOT
1-4 hours (varies in length)
to ensure all items stay wrinkle-free, you will also be expected to stay near the shoot area to re-steam any items as needed.
If steaming timing changes, our scheduling team will contact you ahead of time.
ARRIVAL TIMES
30 minutes before the shoot start time.
our scheduler will indicate to arrive early within assignment notes. if we need you to arrive earlier than 30 minutes, the assignment notes will state the specific arrival time.
PAY RATE
$20 base project rate
(covers up to 1 hour)
+$20 / each additional hour
PROCESS
1. CHECK ASSIGNMENT NOTES
check assignment notes for any special instructions. if there are none, check with your photographer to review crew notes and shoot goals for any listed instructions or expectations for steaming.
2. FIND STEAMER + HANGERS
work with your photographer or studio crew lead to locate the standing or hand held steamer. when using the hand held steamer work with the studio crew to find a rack to hang the garments.
3. FIND THE RIGHT AREA TO STEAM
ensure you steam in an area with plenty of space and ventilation. this will help with the added humidity in the air. do your best to stay away from any camera or studio equipment such as tripods, lights, paper backdrops, etc. we recommend steaming in a wide near a wall with an outlet or use an extension cord.
4. PREPARE THE STEAMER
make sure the steamer is full of water and ready to go. if there is not water, take it to a nearby sink to be filled. ensure the steamer is also clean. wipe off any residue or build up from the steamer. once the steamer is full of water you can plug it in. once plugged in turn it on and make sure you adjust the setting to the right level of steam depending on the fabric. lighter fabrics like silk need less steam and tougher fabrics like linen need more steam.
5. STEAM THE ITEMS THOROUGHLY
it's time to steam! ensure all items are wrinkle free as possible. use caution and be careful not to aim the steamer at your body to avoid burns. start steaming the items from top to bottom.
6. DELIVER ITEMS TO SHOOT AREA
once your items are wrinkle free, deliver them to your photographer at the shoot area.