Everything You Need to Know Before Showing Up to a Collab
Before you walk into a collab shoot, here's what to check, double-check, and triple-check.
Erika Amore
6/25/20251 min read
1. The Paperwork
Model Release Form
Content Rights Agreement (who owns what)
2257 IDs (US compliance law)
2. The Setup
Who’s bringing lighting, camera, and location?
Do you need a backup plan if the scene changes?
3. The Boundaries
Confirm limits, positions, and safewords.
Ask what kind of content they’re expecting (boy/girl, girl/girl, kink, etc.)
4. The Content Distribution Plan
Will both parties get raw files?
Will you split editing? Or choose one editor?
5. Personal Checklist
2 forms of ID
Clothes, toys, hygiene products, phone charger, and content ideas
Emergency contact info shared with a friend
Showing up confident and prepared makes the experience smoother—and protects your reputation.