Hello, hello, loyal readers! Our MD team has to ask this question. You’re probably thinking, “Guys, I have got this covered, don’t worry, it’s all under control. My photos are fresh and my details are all accurate.”
We’re sure you have but a gentle reminder from our side is always helpful, just in case you haven’t had the chance to review your portfolio, which is why we’re sending this blog out to you.
For our baby models, child models, teens and adults, and even for our Star Pets, we need up-to-date pics and details as part of your ePortfolio profile. Our MD team needs your current look to accurately represent you, right this very moment, and if we need to get a hold of you, we’re dialling the right number or sending an email to the right address.
Our booking process happens behind the scenes where our expert modelling coordinators put forward our models who match our client’s modelling brief and requirements.
So, if yours aren’t current, then we might be putting a version of you in the past that the client would have been interested in then but not now.
This can be disappointing for models to learn if they’ve reached close to closing a modelling deal but are yet so far and have to be turned down.
Modelling requirements can vary from client to client quite drastically as everyone is requesting a different talent so being as close to the look that represents you, your baby, child or teen right now is essential.
We also want to avoid trying to get hold of a selected model and either their number is out of service or the registered email address has bounced. Luckily, this doesn’t happen often, and we usually do get in touch with our talent to let them know the good news.
How often should you update your ePortfolio?
Babies – every 6-8 weeks
Children – every 3 months
Teens – every 6 months
Adults – every 6 months
Young pets – every 3 months
Older pets – every 6-12 months
Measurements such as height, weight, and shoe size, should be updated along with photos, especially for babies and children as they change so quickly. For more information on how to check these, head over to this blog.
If there are any specific changes such as hair cuts, hair colouring, piercings, tattoos, braces, weight loss or weight gain, let us know by sending over pics and updating your measurements section.
The takeaway
Models should make sure their photos and details are up to date so that their chances of being matched to a client’s marketing vision doesn’t end in a no deal.
Sometimes our models are booked as soon as they’ve registered with us and sometimes it takes time. Just remember to keep those images fresh, and fun and show off your personality. As for your contact details and measurements, be sure to let us know of any changes too!
Thanks for reading and thanks for being a registered MD talent!
