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CLIMBING IN CONFIDENCE
The assignment Models Direct sent me on with the National Trust was really good fun but I was very nervous because I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. In this modelling shoot I had to overcome my fear of heights as we were asked to climb a tree for the photos! But the photographer was nice and helped a lot. The tree was easy to climb, there were five of us in the tree and we had lots of pictures taken in different poses. In the end I enjoyed climbing and got more confident as I climbed higher and higher. I think everyone should climb trees because this was what the National Trust says is good for us. I would say that being a model is a great way of doing new things and learning new stuff. If you want to be a model you should join an agency and try to keep your e-portfolio up to date. I did this for the experience and have enjoyed my work as a model.

It did go really well, I struggled a bit to find the exact meeting place, but with a little help, I then found it. After that it went very good, I met the photographer and his companion, which were really nice and friendly.We went to the town and took lots of pictures, which I enjoyed a lot. Enjoyed the view same time, as haven’t been to the place before.In general, was really good experience, thank you very much to all the parties involved, and I look forward to any other fotoshooting opportunity. Best wishes!Zyliha Demaj

I was surprised that I was shortlisted for this position in Business Disability forum in University of Reading by Models Direct for the SECOND assignment.
I arrived at the University on time, which I had to informed the client by texted I was in the building (that was in the Call Sheet) and the client was very pleased and came down to meet and bring me back upstairs to the top floor and the client introduced me to her team, which I felt at ease and the photographer as well. Didn't get the chance to talk with the rest of the models when I arrive, but as day goes on, I was good to fit in nicely with the models as well.
A productive day for me, I had to work closely with the photographer (she had to walk through or around to point direction for me to take or having a small conversation with the model that I am paired with or just having an eye contact etc) and the model for showing or demonstrated how to do this or that. The client had to be involved in each department (it was nice to explore and to take part in this projects) of how the layout of myself and others models to be, as working together as a team work. Example, I had to deal with a sick patient in knowing in how much pain she could be in etc. I was also working in a laboratory using scientific methods by demonstrated it in how to or use it etc by assisting him. I got to work as staff in the University Reception and having customers come over to me and ask me questions or advice, direction, or interest of where to go etc. This is such a lovely experience for me and the rest of the models that took part in this incredible interesting Business Disability forum.
Very grateful of the outcome to this amazing assignment. Thank you so much for this opportunity! Icelia

Christmas Photo Shoot …
l recently took part in a Christmas photo shoot for Greene King pubs. It was my first job! It involved having pictures taken in a pub while having drinks with friends at Christmas. Thanks to the friendly and helpful production team, we were able to feel as ease. I also met some lovely people too. Gemma from Models Direct was amazing and extremely helpful, she kept me updated every step of the way. I had a great time with the shoot, and l can't wait for the next job!
Date of experience: 11 June 2025