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How to Manage School Commitments Alongside Child Modelling

24th June 2026

It’s cheeky, but missing school can be a dream come true for kids. Avoiding the early rise, long school days, classwork and the dreaded homework at the end of the day can be enough reasons to call in absent (unless your child is home schooled!) The excuses for missing school are endless, but we wouldn’t […]

Modelling for Lifestyle Brands: Everyday Looks That Sell

21st June 2026

The first question you might be asking is: what is a lifestyle brand? It’s a company that tries to sell its products / services by promoting a particular lifestyle. An example might be a brand using a sports model to promote its latest range of nutrition supplements. Another example is a mature model employed by […]

How Businesses Use Everyday People in Campaigns (and How You Can Too)

18th June 2026

Most businesses need people to succeed (or even to function at all). Machines and technology have assisted civilization greatly for centuries, and technological advances will always be key to improvements in any department. Keep them coming, we say. But we must be realistic and honest. There are plenty of jobs that machines simply can’t do; […]

Modelling is for everyone in 2026

14th June 2026

In case you don’t already know, we’re probably the most inclusive employment modelling agency in the UK. We’re certainly the most popular with our models and clients. This isn’t a flippant boast; our range of clients and diverse array of talented models speak for themselves – as do the range of job locations we organise […]

Top Tips for Parents Applying to Child Modelling Agencies

10th June 2026

Have you ever considered registering your child for commercial modelling? What questions or concerns did you have before getting started? Children have so much to give, and many of them take a lot from parents, too! Supportive parents will always do what’s best for their children, no matter what age they are. For anything educational […]

Fluffy Fame Awaits! Get Your Pet Started in Modelling

2nd June 2026

Pets are valuable members of our families. They add a different dimension of curiosity, development and growth but most of all, they add a whole lot of love. Why not share the bond you have with your pet, regardless of what species they are, and go beyond a family portrait that’ll sit on your desk […]

Styled by Life: How Real People Are Inspiring Brands

29th May 2026

We deal with real people – both as models and as clients. When we use the term “real people” for our models we mean that they are everyday folk, not professionals. Our clients have been looking for “real people” to help boost their businesses for as long as we’ve been a registered company – that […]

From Runway to Retail – Exploring the Diverse World of Female Modelling

26th May 2026

As the blog title suggests, modelling is diverse. Gone are the days when the word “model” only evoked images of similar-looking models parading up and down catwalks in attire not often seen in public. Sure, catwalks are still relevant in 2026. We respect any form of model because they all serve an important role in […]

Modelling – where anything is possible

23rd May 2026

There are very few jobs where the work you undertake is as diverse as it is in the modelling industry – and very few where you could end up doing almost anything! Think about it, modelling reflects the real world and therefore models could be asked to replicate almost anything any of us might be […]

How to Become a Model in the UK Without Experience: Spring 2026 Guide

17th May 2026

Both work experience and a new career can mean fantastic things are yet to come. However, what about if you have no work experience but are looking for a new career? Can this even happen in today’s age in the UK? Or is it possible that both can work harmoniously and positively? Models Direct will […]

Meet the Multi-Taskers: Models Balancing Day Jobs With Spring Shoot Days

14th May 2026

There’s not a lot to dislike about commercial modelling. Among the benefits of becoming a Models Direct model include working with professional photographers and filmmakers on behalf of big brands, receiving payment within 5 working days, and meeting new modelling talent on set. There’s another big plus we can add to the list, and it’s […]

Calling everyday models – there could be lots of modelling jobs out there for you!

9th May 2026

Yes, it is true that glamourous modelling jobs are exciting and that high-profile projects are the ones that really stand out. But, when it comes to most modelling assignments, it is the everyday that counts! These are the jobs that form the bulk of what we do here at our very busy agency – these […]

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