As far as models go, agencies around here tend not to favour the makeup artist setting up the shoot - they want to meet the photographer if they don't know him/her already. I try and help out by picking up comps on the photographers behalf if they're busy.

I find photographers always ask me if I have a stylist. Why, I don't know. They're hard to find around here so I assume that's it, but really if they're as established as a lot of them are, why don't they have a few on hand? I've done my fair share of hunting for them and can't get anyone reliable! Oh, and I find photographers ask me if I have a stylist, even though I know they have one. They won't test until I bring along someone new. It's like they don't want to share them, it's bizarre.

It should be a collaboration, but a lot of the time you'll end up doing the leg work if they're busy.
Tasleema

Makeup & Hair
Toronto, Canada
www.tasleemanigh.com