Success story: Transport for London (TfL)

Transport for London (TfL) is one of the UK's most recognisable public service brands - and over the years, it has booked a wide range of our Models Direct talent for various campaigns across the capital. From promoting active travel and seasonal messaging to raising awareness around safety, TfL has worked with our child, adult, family and inclusive models for both photography and video projects.

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Transport for London (TfL) keeps London moving - it is the Greater London Authority (GLA) agency responsible for most of the capital's transport network.

In recent years, it has employed many of our child, male, female and family models on a wide range of modelling assignments.

Some of our models with disabilities have also taken part.

Who are the models who have worked for Transport for London (TfL)?

The many Models Direct models who have been employed by TfL include:

  • Abigail (Model ref: VHMX-8668)
  • Agit (Model ref: FTVD-6979)
  • Alfredo (Model ref: QRPK-4693)
  • Anoop (Model ref: NNZV-4788)
  • Antony (Model ref: TYBC-6937)
  • Banaris (Model ref: TTMV-3488)
  • Bradley (Model ref: DZHP-7949)
  • Darin (Model ref: QMRP-8448)
  • Muriel (Model ref: N645581)
  • Kastur (Model ref: YXYX-7683)
  • Lana (Model ref: BTRY-6968)
  • Naay (Model ref: TKYW-9869)
  • Parth (Model ref: BQ602606)
  • Rosemary (Model ref: PRWM-7338)
  • Sabah (Model ref: CDBZ-4788)
  • Sandra (Model ref: XZRM-9667)
  • Santiago (Model ref: XXFK-8777)
  • Sarina (Model ref: GNFY-3783)
  • Simran and Acelius (Model ref: FFVG-4489)
  • Terency (Model ref: GMYT-9986)
  • The Bakshi family (Model ref: FFVG-4489)
  • The Burton family (Model ref: CB70-8491)

Where in London did the paid photo or film shoots take place?

The modelling jobs for TfL took place in locations including:

  • Elephant and Castle
  • Canning Town
  • Gospel Oak
  • Greenwich
  • Haggerston
  • Hoxton
  • King's Cross
  • London Bridge
  • Stratford
  • West Ham

What was the focus of the London photo shoots?

Our models have taken part in a spectrum of campaigns for TfL, including:

  • Active travel
  • Covid safety
  • Cycling safety
  • Family cycling
  • Public transport behaviour
  • Seasonal promotions (including Christmas)

How did these models come to be employed by Models Direct?

Each of the models above:

  • Filled in our application form and sent us some photos
  • Spoke to a co-ordinator to find out more
  • Successfully joined the agency
  • Was represented by us and seen by our clients
  • Was chosen by our client and booked by us

A closer look at some of our TfL bookings:

Christmas campaign featuring family models

The Bakshi family and mother and son Simran and Acelius all took part in a Christmas campaign shoot for TfL in London.

“Ace and I really enjoyed shooting for TFL. Molly's communication was flawless prior to the shoot and the team on the day was very lovely and accommodating.

We had great fun wearing the outfits and they even gifted Ace with a cute pair of dinosaur wellies!

We are excited to see how the pictures turn out and are really looking forward to our next job.”

Simran

Active Travel campaign featuring male and female models

Male and female models Abigail, Agit, Alfredo, Antony and Naay are among our models who have taken part in Active Travel campaign shoots for TfL. These have taken place at London Bridge and other locations - and some of our models have been booked for more than one shoot.

“A very good agency! Last weekend I had my first paid job with Models Direct for TfL! Charlie is the best agent ever - she's very professional.

It was an amazing day and I got my first star as a model with experience - without the Models Direct team, I wouldn't get that.

Thank you so much, Models Direct agency.”

Alfredo Trustpilot

“I had a shoot today for TfL. The shoot was really fun and everyone who attended was really nice.

Everyone made each other comfortable, which made the shoot have an easier flow.”

Naay

Active Travel covid safety campaign featuring male and female models

Female and male models Kastur, Jonathan, Rosemary and Santiago took part in a TfL covid bus safety shoot in South London.

“This is my third job with Models Direct and I am happy with my booking agent Charlie.

The job was a pretty easy one and they accommodated me as I needed to leave early - I really appreciated that.”

Kastur

“I recently worked on a TfL video showing passengers on buses the recent advice on social distancing.

Models Direct got me the job and was very helpful with the details of the job and, as always, very pleasant to talk to on the phone.”

Rosemary Trustpilot

“I had my first job with Models Direct working on a TfL campaign in South London.

I had a great day and the communication with Models Direct during the day was excellent and helpful. Many thanks.”

Jonathan Trustpilot

Winter shoot featuring family models

Jack and Dan Burton were among the family models taking part in a winter shoot for TfL in Gospel Oak.

“We're just on the train home now after a fantastic afternoon at Gospel Oak train station.

Dan and Jack really enjoyed the photo shoot. They got to wear lots of different outfits from Christmas jumpers to Easter attire and summer casual clothes.

The team was really friendly and easy to work with - there were lots of giggles along the way.

Thanks for another opportunity to work for Models Direct, earning money and having lots of fun at the same time.”

Tania

Cycling campaigns featuring male and female models

Banaris, Sabah, Sarina and Terency are among our many male and female models to have posed for cycling campaigns for TfL.

Aiming to highlight cycling as a cheap, safe and environmentally friendly way to travel, these have taken place in locations from Hoxton to King's Cross.

“Yesterday I had a photo shoot cycling around London and it was one of the best photo shoots of my life.

I really enjoyed it and had fun with model colleagues and the photographer.

I'm very thankful to Models Direct and TfL for choosing me and giving me this photo shoot opportunity.

A big thanks to Molly, especially.”

Banaris

“It was a great day shooting for TfL. I had a lot of fun riding a bike around London. The people were really lovely to work with.”

Sabah

Keep London moving campaigns featuring male and female models

Anoop, Bradley, Lana and Darin are among our many models who have been involved in TfL campaigns to help keep London moving.

“I very much enjoyed the shoot.

The photographer was extremely professional and helpful and my model colleagues were so much fun to work with.”

Lana

“My second modelling photo shoot for TfL was exciting.

The photographer and taxi driver were helpful and friendly.

We had good teamwork.

Thank you, Models Direct.”

Darin Trustpilot

Client feedback on TfL photo shoots

Client feedback: Booking at West Ham, Canning Town and Stratford

“Thanks for all your help on recent shoots for TfL!

I appreciate the small miracles you make happen with the short-turnaround shoots”

Thomas
Photo library manager, TfL Visual Services

Client feedback: Booking location confidential

“Marie was exceptional - she was very efficient and made it easy for me to book models when I was unable to confirm dates due to schedule changes on my end.

It was a pleasure to work with her and I will definitely be in contact in the future.

I was able to get every shot I was after. Even when the set-up scenario felt awkward, the models did a good job at staying natural and keeping the pace of the shoot moving steadily.

It was a good selection of talent and the models were very professional.”

TfL

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