Advice on conducting business?

[Julie Deane]

Hi -

I just got a call today from a dean at a local university, interested in a portrait for her retirement. Of course, I'm ecstatic! It will probably be a three-quarters portrait in oil.

My main concern right now is to conduct business professionally when we meet in two weeks and not forget anything. I have some ideas of what to do, and I'll list them below:

See her predecessor's portraits and see where her portrait will hang.
Discuss size of portrait, clothing worn, background, lighting, etc.
Mini-interview to get a better idea of her personality.
Financial - draw up a contract, including payment schedule.
Set up schedule for photo session and hopefully, sittings.
Discuss any deadlines, the possibility of an unveiling party
Model release

Anything I'm not mentioning? Your advice is appreciated!