Getting annoyed

What should be a simple photo shoot is becoming a logistical annoyance.

Scheduled people throughout the day, every 2 hours so it is not rushed, for them or me. Plenty of time for small talk, redoing the sets and lights. Easy, right?

No

This is not a major studio production but people are acting like it is. I am waiting for someone to text or email me a rider of what they "expect" waiting for them! If that happens they are going to discover the sarcastic evil side of me.

What is so difficult about getting photos taken of you? There is no hair stylists, no MUA, not even too much wardrobe to deal with. It is a very simple shoot. Granted I am not a model, the world is a much better place with as few photos of me as possible. But can someone give me an idea of what I am missing?

The photos I am looking for are simple. Arms, legs, hips, back, neck, from different angles and lighting. I have sample photos and lots of ideas in my head. It should not be difficult.

I understand this is a bad time of the year to be doing this. It is flu season and a few people have it and that is not a problem. Who wants to be photographed while they have the flu, nose red and running, feeling like crap.

I have the schedule just about worked out. One person is haggling me over times, and another said they would be there but then went silent.

I am just venting. I still have cautious optimism about the shoot. Someone is going to show up, how many I have NO IDEA, but I will make the best of what I get.