Joining a modelling agency is a huge step and it is vital for both you as the model and we as the agency to be sure that everyone has a complete picture.
This is why we always speak to potential new models – or their parents if they are children – on the phone once they have uploaded their application form and some photographs.
The reasons for our friendly phone chat are numerous – but, in a nutshell, we need to know that you are right for us, we are right for you and you understand exactly how we work.
We have been in the business for over three decades now and have built a solid reputation for the way we operate, our transparency, our professional service and the care we take of our models.
So, why do we need to talk to you?
We like to get to know you!
Firstly, we will, of course, verify that you are who you say you are and that you are genuinely interested in taking on paid, part-time modelling work through us.
But we also want to find out about the real you!
What you enjoy doing, whether you have previous modelling experience or if you have other skills or qualities that make you suitable for this kind of work…
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We like to find out what kind of modelling you are interested in, what your availability is like and whether you are prepared to travel.
We need to find out if you are confident enough to step out in front of a camera and can listen and respond to instructions.
And we will also explain to you how important it is that you are organised, prepared and punctual because we need models who are reliable.
And, why should you want to talk to us?
So you can get to know us too!
We can tell you more about the clients we work with, the wide variety of assignments we send our models on and how our processes work.
We will explain to you just how competitive modelling is – and that we can never guarantee to find work for any single one of our male, female, child or pet models.
This is because we don’t make the final choice.
When our clients approach us for a model (or models), we give them a selection of suitable individuals and they choose who they would like to employ.
During our phone chat, we will explain more about how you can maximise your chances of being chosen, primarily by ensuring you keep your e-portfolio and modelling photos up to date.
During our call, we will also explain that we charge a small initial admin fee, which goes towards the costs of seeking work for you and promoting you to clients.
This fee can be reimbursed to you after your very first booking through us.
And we will tell you more about how much you might earn for an assignment.
After our discussion, we will submit your application – along with feedback from the phone call – to our panel and they will decide whether you are right for us.
Equally, you will be expected to take some time to absorb everything we have told you and to decide whether you think modelling through us is right for you.
But, please don’t be nervous about receiving your phone call from us – all our agents are friendly, warm and approachable.
You only have to read some of the feedback from those who have modelled with us to see just how much they invest in their relationships with our models – and just how much our models think of them!
