Our child models and their parents share their experiences of working on exciting modelling assignments. From TV commercials to clothing campaigns and promotional shoots, find out what real families have to say about working with Models Direct.
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"Myleigh was booked for an assignment for Invacare. Molly contacted us to say the client wanted Myleigh and kept us in the loop the whole time regarding the licensing. Myleigh has been fortunate enough to have had quite a few amazing jobs from Models Direct. This has gave her the experience and the patience for the long days and what is expected from them. The clients were extremely happy with Myleigh and said “she was a natural, not at all nervous and didn’t need to be directed”, they asked her to do certain things and she was able to listen and perform in the way they required for the shoot” Myleigh enjoyed every moment of this assignment, she made good friends with her model mum and grandmother, she even got to eat birthday cake!! Models Direct and especially Molly the bookings coordinator has always been very supportive and it’s an absolute pleasure to work with them again! “Thank you for another great day, doing what I love” - Myleigh "
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"Yesterday's family job for Electrolux was great fun. It was a long day but the crew were funny and it was totally relaxing. We love doing jobs together as a family and the kids are getting so used to it now. Thanks to Charlie at Models Direct for this booking."
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Hasbro Photo shoot My son and I (Shai) had our first assignment with Model Direct together, the assignment was for an online advert for Hasbro, it was my son’s first time so he was a little shy but after sometime he settled in quite nicely. We had various scenes with Shai in the bathroom and of us in the kitchen with me rewarding him (after his successful potty training) with a tub of ice scream. The film crew were very friendly along with the lovely ladies who were looking after Shai who were very helpful, we both had a really good time!
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Hasbro Photoshoot "Jayana had a great afternoon yesterday on her first shoot with Models Direct. She was so excited about her first shoot. Thanks Molly for all your work! "
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Hasbro photo shoot "My little girl who is six had the best day ever on a assignment from Models Direct for a advert for Hasbro for a Baby Alive Doll. It was a great day lovely people.They directed her well looked after us brilliantly"
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It was an early start to the day however I was excited for the shoot and to see where the destination of it would be. The shoot was takeoff place in Stroud Gloucestershire so thankfully it wasn’t too far from where I live. The photographer we have worked with before (Alex) but this time we were working with his daughter too (sasher) who was assisting with the shoot. They were really kind, helpful and funny and that really increased how fun the shoot was. I would love to do this kind of shoot or any other shoot again maybe branching out on my own. All together it was 4 hour shoot, we were given details of what Alex was after which always helps me. The house that we worked in was beautiful the atmosphere was amazing very chilled and the people lending to us were so nice and polite. It was such a blast and I’m looking forward to more shoots and furthering my career. Alanta
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Aiyana has a fab time in the swimming pool at the Virgin Active campaign today in Birmingham. Everyone was lovely.
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We had started our journey around 6am knowing it would take 2 hours we arrived on time with two very excited children and 2 nervous but excited parents. We were put at easy instantly when meeting our photographer and the two other models from Models Direct. We went and had a quick meeting about what photos we were trying to achieve and quick change we were ready to go. The children were super excited about doing the shoot in such a a massive super store and loved that people were watching, the photographer was giving us great direction and was amazing at making us feel at easy. Always telling the kids they were doing a fab job . This was the first time we had met with other models from the company and they were brilliant so funny and talkative, the shoot went so well and the photos were just as the brief asked. We can't wait till the end of March for our follow up shoot and working with Models Direct we have done a total of 5 modelling shoots now and have always enjoyed our experience and making memories with our beautiful family.
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Thanks so much for the Cheque, we received it on Friday. The shoot took place across 2 locations. The first location to shoot was the home scenes then we travelled down with the crew to the second location in a restaurant in Chinatown.
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Huge Congratulations to model Alisha on your recent filming assignment with a large high street nappy brand Pampers - Well done!!
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Normally you see Babi in my videos as a Crafty Creations model, but she recently got a chance to film for Pampers, thanks to Models Direct. She had a superb time, and it was a wonderful experience for her that she's busting to now do more. Hopefully future chances will arise. Thank you to Models Direct for your superb assistance, including taking the initiative to call me in advance regarding address confusion (which could have been very problematic).
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We have been very fortunate to have a fantastic relationship with Molly (assignments coordinator) , Molly knows us as a family and Myleigh has been booked for modelling alone , but also recently , of late, we have been chosen too!!Our recent assignment was for a new trampoline web promo for Air Boing , we had so much fun on this shoot , Myleigh had the best time jumping on the trampoline , playing on the tree swing, and we as a family laughed all day. We really do rate Models Direct, for us it was the best decision we made putting Myleigh forward and now as a family we are doing things together , having fun and getting paid !! This really is a fantastic way to get a second income , plus to start your child's future in the business. We are very grateful to Molly and her team at Models Direct for yet another fantastic opportunity.
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Thanks Models Direct for a fun and exciting day of shooting. We had a great time with our family and it was very fun.
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Dear Marie and Models Direct representatives. We would like to express our gratitude for making our daughter's first ever assignment so enjoyable for us all, we really didn't know what to expect as this is a completely new adventure for our family. From the moment you rang us letting us know that Freya was shortlisted for the assignment until the actual photoshoot and beyond, we felt valued, reassured, comfortable and very well informed about the process step by step. When we arrived at the venue, there was a lovely representative of Models Direct that greeted us and the waiting room was very welcoming. The most important thing for us was that our daughter was happy with the photoshoot and comfortable in that environment and I can honestly say that she really enjoyed her experience. Everyone was so friendly and our daughter was full of smiles although your client needed a serious facial expression for their campaign :). We got there eventually! I cannot thank you enough for your professionalism as an agent and for choosing us to be one of the Models Direct models.
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My name is Kyarna and I was modeling in Doncaster. I liked the costumes I was wearing, specially Egyptian and Vampire once. Everybody was helpful and lovely. I really enjoyed my day and had fun too. Thank you Models Direct. I'd like to do it again.
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I’m Holly. I’ve just completed my first modelling assignment with Models Direct. I got to try on loads of Halloween costumes. My favourite was Dracula, everyone loved me in it. I can’t wait until the next assignment. That you Models Direct.
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It was a nice experience filming. I would like to do it again. I met the people who were kind and patient to me. Thank you Models Direct for giving me this opportunity. I would live to have another chance of doing that. Bye.
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Saheel who worked as an extra a film production, which will be released in cinemas in 2018. The director loved him and thought he was the main actors little brother in real life!
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Thank you to Models Direct and all the crew for this amazing experience and being part of the film. I played the part of a posh boy and met loads of interesting people including Richard Banks who looked after me for two days while I was on set.
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Hi Models Direct, it’s India. Thank you so much for picking me for the photoshoot. Meeting new people has been a wonderful experience. I enjoyed it so much. It’s been the most spectacular, special day ever. The thought of being chosen again and going through the whole experience again has just been spectacular. Amazing. Incredible . Words can’t describe. Thank you. Click here to see the finished Pukka Pads commercial featuring Models Direct models Zane, Jacob and India.
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Hello from the Burton family. We’ve just been to Slough to do a photoshoot for the NSPCC for the ‘Messathone’. As you can see, we’re all pretty tired, pretty dirty, ready for bed now but had an absolutely brilliant day. Thank you to Models Direct for putting us forward for the job, it’s been absolutely brilliant. Kids have loved it and we're looking forward to doing another assignment soon. Thank you. Bye
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Hello from the Burton family. We’ve just been to Slough to do a photoshoot for the NSPCC for the ‘Messathone’. As you can see, we’re all pretty tired, pretty dirty, ready for bed now but had an absolutely brilliant day. Thank you to Models Direct for putting us forward for the job, it’s been absolutely brilliant. Kids have loved it and we're looking forward to doing another assignment soon. Thank you. Bye.
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“Maci, what did you think of Sunday?” “Good.”“Did you love it?” “But I hated to get up early.”“You didn't like to get up early but you done though.” “Yeah and it was good.”“Was it fun?” “Yeah.”“Did you enjoy the day and being with all the other children?” “Yeah and I read a story.”“And you got these lovely flowers from Marie at Models Direct, thank you Marie.” “Thank you Marie.”
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This is my mummy and we live in a big house. We went to do acting.We very enjoyed, me and my daughter Alina, we have a nice time and we enjoyed the assignment from Models Direct. The make-up artist made nice make-up for you, bye.
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Angel just finished the film shoot for advertisement of Hull City of Culture 2017. Angel was really happy and enjoyed the filming. All of the staff were kind and helpful. It was a really fun and unforgettable experience. Angel was very thankful to Models Direct for her first and very lovely assignment.
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Mylo throughly enjoyed his Models Direct booking in Hull!
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I really enjoyed been a model for Learning Resources and would love to do more modelling shoots. I was nervous to start with but when I got going I couldn't stop laughing and smiling.From the photo shoot I gained so much confidence in front of the camera and speaking to new people.I would recommend this experience to other as it gives you confidence, you get to meet loads of new friend and play with toys!My advise for people is to be your self and have loads of fun doing it.I joined Models Direct because I wanted to experience been a model and see if it was for me and I I wanted to earn my own money to buy clothes, shoes, toys and to save some for when I am older! Samantha ( 5 years old)
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Really enjoyed our morning at the studio, the staff were very welcoming, lovely and made Amber and myself (mum) feel relaxed.The photographer was fantastic! Made Amber feel at ease the whole way through the shoot. Thank you to Marie at Models Direct for guiding me through our first modelling experience and all the staff at the photography and catalogue agency for such an amazing experience. We are so happy with having such a fantastic opportunity!Can't fault any part of the experience, Amber is looking forward to seeing her photos in the Learning Resources catalogue and she thoroughly enjoyed her experience with the team. Thank you!
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I felt good being a model for the day. It was fantastic and I hope to do it again very soon!I really enjoyed getting my pictures taken and playing with the toys when the photos were not being taken. I was asked to smile and I was asked to hold some toys for the pictures. They asked me to sit down, and I had to move my hands in different places on the table.I learnt that modelling is about listening and smiling, I would tell anyone that wants to, to do it because lots of people like smiling and it was really fun, plus if you're really good you will have your face on a magazine!I wanted to join Models Direct to do modelling jobs and I thought it was going to be fun,thank you!Violet (5years old)
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I definitely wasn't nervous more excited and keen to get started! I would like to do it again because it was so much fun. I enjoyed dressing up as patient and pretending to be unwell. It has built my confidence and I am eager to do it again. The assignment involved me pretending to be an unwell patient in a hospital ward with a pretend mum. I had my temperature and pulse taken by a nurse while laying in the hospital bed! I was asked to look as if I was unwell and had to try very hard not to smile! The photographer was a very nice lady who told me how to sit and what faces to pull. I really enjoyed this experience and would recommend Models Direct to anyone interested in getting into this sort of work. I had a lot of people tell me how pretty I was and that I should join a modelling agency so I asked my mum to look into it and here I am! This was my first job and I hope there are many more. - Gracie