HE THREW HIMSELF INTO IT! Tyler attended a two day photo shoot in Somerset in July for Snazaroo, a client of Models Direct. This was a face painting shoot to show some new face painting designs for a remarketing exercise. The images will be used on to update the company website, marketing campaign and update product packaging.It was a very professional set up and all the kids had a great day. The organisers made it fun but were also very organised ensuring that step by step photographs were taken so that people can see how to do the face designs.Tyler really threw himself into this and the characters. As a boy of 8 he also loved the free food and the pampering on top of the modelling shoot.A good time was had by all and I am sure the client will have got some great shots of the excellent designs.
A FAB DAY ON THE BEACH Luca was a little nervous before we got there, but as soon as we met everybody he was totally at ease. He had a great time and met some nice new friends. He loved being on the river and he had a "fab" day at the beach. He would love to it again as he really enjoyed himself. The crew were fantastic - so kind and brilliant with the kids. Thank you Models Direct for letting him be a part of this. Hope for many more to come.
TWO ASSIGNMENTS IN A MONTH! This was a 3 day assignment in Cardigan Wales for Cotswold Outdoors and Myleigh's second shoot for Models Direct. This was an adventure for our daughter as we're based in Plymouth so the client provided us with accommodation and food for our stay.Myleigh had so much fun and especially enjoyed the beach and piggy backs with her model 'mum' and 'dad'. This wasn't like a job at all - the children laughed and smiled not because they had to, but because it was the natural thing to do whilst you're having the time of your life!The experiences she has taken from this is amazing, it certainly brought out the wilderness girl in her I didn't know existed! Myleigh flew kites, canoed, played hopscotch, and sang around a campfire... but most of all enjoyed herself and made new friends.The decision to put Myleigh forward for Modelling is by far the best choice we have made for her. The fun and experience she is picking up along the way are sure to give her the best start in life and she is earning money at the same time. Models Direct have been very supportive of Myleigh and we thank you. Also to Molly who again put her forward and to Matt the director of Cotswold for choosing Myleigh.
EVERYONE WAS SO FRIENDLY Chloe was so excited about her assignment with Snazaroo. She had a brilliant time and enjoyed every minute of it. Chloe loved having her face painted in stages and having the pictures being taken in between.We would, and have, recommended Models Direct to friends - with the advice of keeping your portfolio up to date. Chloe enjoyed her self so much and everyone was so friendly. She is hoping that she gets another assignment soon! Thank you.
THOUGHT IT WAS A REAL PARTY! Jakob had an amazing day having his face painted for the Snazaroo assignment. The theme was a children's party and Jakob actually thought it was a real party, and asked whose birthday it was!He loved dressing up in the different outfits and posing for the photographs, and he also made a few new friends as well. The team made us feel very welcome, and were obviously very experienced in working with children.Jakob gained even more confidence in front of the camera and is really looking forward to future assignments. He was a little disappointed that we couldn't return to the shoot again the next day as he enjoyed it so much.We have been very proactive with checking the Models Direct jobs board and their Facebook page for updates - in fact Jakob stepped in at the very last minute on this particular job. Our advice would be keep your profile updated, and keep looking out for any jobs/ requests as you never know, you could be exactly what they are looking for.
CLOWNING AROUND Casey was very excited about being a model for Snazaroo and she would absolutely love to do it all over again. The part she found most entertaining was having her face painted as a clown. She had her face painted then her photos taken. It really gave Casey confidence and made her more comfortable around the camera. I would recommend this to people as she had a fab day and met lots of new people who were all lovely. I would tell anyone thinking of joining a modelling agency to keep updating your pictures and information and apply for jobs - you will soon get one :). I chose Models Direct as it was reasonably priced and they were helpful with information.
NOT WANTING TO LEAVE! Ellie was very exited to be doing this shoot as it was her first shoot with Models Direct, so she didn't really know what to expect. She was a bit nervous but she soon fell in to what she had to do. It was a very fun two days for her, which involved doing a shoot for a face painting company. She enjoys having her face painted anyway, so it was like a dream come true for her. When it came for her to leave on the second day she didn't want to leave as she was having too much fun. Thank you very much for giving Ellie this experience. Read more about this modelling job
LEARNING NEW SKILLS James felt very excited being a model for the day. He really had a nice time and had lots of fun. He is looking forward to doing again. The Models Direct assignment involved James and three other children taking part in creative face painting activities. James and the other children had their photographs taken together for promotional purposes for Snazaroo, the world’s largest face painting company. The photographs will be used for their website, leaflets/books and packaging. James enjoyed all of it, especially the photo shoot outside. He's gained so much confidence and skills from this; working as a group, taking direction, listening the photographer, being creative etc. James would recommend the experience to others, because he enjoyed it and had lots of fun. Read more about this modelling job
MAKING IT POSSIBLE I really enjoyed being a model for the day, especially having my face painted and then being photographed during each stage of the process. I was very nervous to begin with, but the people there were very helpful and friendly, which helped a lot. It has boosted my confidence and I would very much like to do it again. Thank you Models Direct for making it possible.
FULFILLING AMBITIONS It was a fun and good experience for Persia. The assignment involved face painting. I joined Persia up to Models Direct for her to gain experience, fulfil her ambitions and gain extra money.
EXPERIENCE & MONEY Christian loved the assignment. It involved face painting and was fun. I will definitely recommend the experience to others. Christian loved modelling a lot and decided he wanted to join Models Direct himself to get the experience and money.
TIGER, OCTOPUS & KNIGHT Jack absolutely loved his assignment and had so much fun! He wasn't fazed by the camera at all and kept saying "next time..." so obviously wants to do more assignments! The whole assignment was fun as it was for the world's largest face painting company so Jack got to be a tiger, an octopus and a knight all day. The photos were of step-by-step instructions of how to paint the above, so Jack had photos taken at different stages of the painting. We would definitely recommend this experience to friends and in fact already have! I'm sure this sort of work isn't everyone's cup of tea but I can only go by what we have experienced and it has been a very positive experience. Being with Models Direct has been good because you can see the jobs on the job board and apply for them if you think you would be suitable. Also, being in control of your own e-portfolio is brilliant. Read more about this modelling job
ENJOYING THE THRILL Connor loved being a model for the day. He really had fun, enjoyed it and would love to do it again. He enjoyed the thrill of a new experience, being painted and being able to work with new people. The modelling job involved going to a farm and spending 1/2 day having his hands and face painted to advertise for face painting designs step by step. He would recommend this to others and has not stopped talking about the experience. It was a good move signing Connor to Models Direct and we hope more work will follow. Read more about this modelling job
FACE PAINTING FUN Darina enjoyed the assignment day; she was absolutely fine, had lots of fun, and made new friends. She's looking forward to doing more modelling jobs in the future. The most enjoyable part was changing into different outfits for the photoshoots. The assignment involved trying on outfits, face painting and after posing for photo shoots. She learnt to be confident and work in a group of other kids. We would 100% recommend this to others, as it is great fun. The thing that made us to decide to join Models Direct was that we could see our daughter's potential and also because we believe that this agency is well managed, plus Darina's ambition. Read more about this modelling job
2ND JOB I'd love to do a job like this again, and again it was brilliant like the last job. I wasn't nervous, I just couldn't wait. As this was my second job, I knew what I was doing, as it was with the same company as before. I'd totally recommend it to anyone, it's fun to do and I'm always learning new things and making new friends. If I could do it all again I would over and over. The best bit was meeting all the people again. The job was doing a shoot for ADHD medicine. I'm on leaflets all over, and am glad I can help people who have this form of ADHD.
A NICE DAY OUT This Models Direct assignment was only a fitting, but Sienna loved getting changed and trying clothes on. The atmosphere was relaxing as the people were nice. Sienna wasn't nervous at all and enjoyed travelling and having a nice day out!
NINTENDO ADVERTS I had a really good time at the Nintendo casting Models Direct organised for me, it was very exciting. The people from Nintendo were very nice to me and the best bit about the day was all of it! It was a new experience for me and I enjoyed meeting the other models there, especially my two fake mum and dads, who were really nice to me and made me feel at ease.
ALL FUN & GAMES The Nintendo casting Models Direct set up was a very exciting day! I had a brilliant time. We got to try out for 2 adverts. The first time I was really nervous, but the second time I was much more relaxed and had a much better time. We had a laugh with our fake mum and dad and they made us feel confident.
A STAR FOR THE DAY I loved the modelling assignment with Models Direct! Everyone was so nice. I had to pose doing everyday things such as getting up, going to bed, brushing my teeth, eating lunch and breakfast, playing, and going to school. It felt great; I was a star for the day! Everyone fussed over me, which I liked a lot! I really, really enjoyed my 2 days.
RELAXED The assignment with Models Direct was very relaxed and professionally conducted. The client and photographer were very helpful and Gemma was very relaxed and loved the two days. She was required to pose in several different school situations and it all went really well. Thank you for finding Gemma the assignment and she is keen to do more!
A VERY COOL SMURF! Ashleigh said the modelling assignment was “exciting and very cool”. Ashleigh enjoyed "everything". She had her hair & make up done and then modelled a Smurf fancy dress costume. Ashleigh is becoming more and more confident modelling fancy dress outfits and is a mini pro. She is now very natural at it and can pose easily without being prompted.
DRESSING UP We were made to feel very welcome from the start; refreshments and lunch were provided, the day was explained to us and we were shown a brochure. The children were asked to wear different dressing up outfits for the catalogue shoot. The children were put at ease and always told how well they were doing. Tommy really enjoyed his day and talked about it for days after! They were a really nice friendly group of people who we would definitely work for again.
OUTFIT HEAVEN Carla's mother, Rebecca, said: The make-up artist was very good, and everyone was very nice, relaxed and calm. Carla said "that was fun, I would like to do that again", so thank you. Carla added: It felt great to be a model, I really enjoyed myself. The best thing about the assignment was trying all the outfits on. We were asked to do lots of different poses, which was fun.
A MINI PRO Ashleigh had a lovely modelling assignment with the same client and photographer that she has been modelling for over the last year. Ashleigh seemed confident and a mini pro, as all the posing comes naturally now. Ashleigh modelled several Hello Kitty fancy dress costumes - which is a favourite in our house!
HELLO KITTY! Shae enjoyed being a model. She was asked to pose in a number of Hello Kitty outfits, which was the best thing about the assignment.
THE "HERO" BABY We never expected that Max would be chosen as the “hero” baby for the Pampers campaign. We were delighted and so proud of him. It has been a lovely experience and we look forward to embarrassing him with the story when he is older.
FANCY DRESS This was a great modelling job for my daughter. The best thing about the assignment was she got to dress in fancy dress and party wear! For the shoot she was required to pose in a number of oufits.
VINTAGE KIT Eniz had a great day on the Vintage kit photo shoot. The contact on the day was very understanding and very patient with the young children on the assignment. On the morning of the shoot the models were asked to change into the provided outfits and were taking pictures of in various parts of the national history museum. They made the day fun and enjoyable and both models and their parents were able to take part in the models Pictures. Later in the afternoon we visited Hyde parkand more pictures were taken there with a further change of clothes. Overall the day was very nice and Great to see my child having fun.
WHET THE APPETITE Feyvan really enjoyed the experience. We are looking forward to seeing the photos from the shoot and this first time assignment has whet the appetite to do some more.
BOOKWORM I enjoyed the assignment very much. I loved having my pictures taken. I was asked by Hampshire County Council to read books in a Library and look natural while pictures were taken.
