Gosh, it’s a tough world at the moment, particularly for job seekers. No one seems to want to employ anyone without experience, yet how is someone meant to gain it…
Why Mature Modelling Is Thriving in Your 60s, 70s and Beyond
If 50 is the new 40 and 60 is the new 50, just think what we could achieve as we make our way through the later decades of our lives…
Curves Ahead: Plus-Size Modelling with Confidence and Style
Models Direct doesn’t overwhelm our talent with strict criteria on what they should look like as a model. Whether it’s for photoshoots or promotional modelling, we follow the same ethos:…
Inclusion in Action: How Brands are Choosing Models with Disabilities in 2026
According to the Family Resources Survey, there were 16.1 million people in the UK living with a disability in the financial year of 2022/23, which represented 24% of the total…
Staying safe in the modelling industry: your rights and resources
As a model, you need to know you are safe at all times and that your rights are not being infringed. When modelling, you have the right to: *Complete safety…
How to Prepare Your Child for Their First Modelling Job
First off, the encouraging news is that baby and child is just as popular as it’s ever been. That’s not idle speculation: our clients continually ask for confident and engaging…
Navigating the Modelling Industry: Tips for Parents of Child Models
Ahoy, parents to children aged between 2-12! We know how busy you are, so this blog will be straight to the point. If you’re keen on your cute kid joining…
Different is Beautiful – How Models Direct Celebrates All Walks of Life
Models Direct believes that beauty is everywhere. There’s no specific set of beauty standards, and people from all walks of life should be celebrated because everyone is beautiful in their…
Family Festive Shoots: Why Brands Love Casting Real Families for Holiday Campaigns
Who doesn’t love the festive season? Well, Models Direct certainly does! It brings tremendous joy in the bitter cold season and really helps to warm the heart with festive cheer!…
Sparkle and shine – top tips for nailing festive photo shoots
It’s the fabulous festive season and what better time than this to think about nailing a few great photos for your e-portfolio! Keeping an online portfolio up to date is…