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I had the pleasure of participating in a shoot today, and I wanted to share my experience. The day began with a warm welcome at reception, where I enjoyed a refreshing cup before heading to the set. There, I met Chris Golding, whose exuberance whose and detailed briefing set the tone for the day. His perspective in the country setting and clear outline of the project were both engaging and informative.
Caitlin, one of the key team members then arrived, while others assumed their roles. I was particularly struck by the fact that two of the carers featured were real-life community staff. Their soothing presence and dedication brought a genuine energy which was infectious.
The photographer’s expertise was exceptional, with some great lighting and angles for every scene. The shoot was a pleasure, thanks to the variety of backdrops—kitchen, living room, bedroom, garden, and market—each thoughtfully scouted. Some scenes were bathed in soft pastel hues, while others, like the riverside walk, were beautifully dappled, creating a joyful atmosphere. The focused nature of the work yet on such a pleasant day was disciplining.
The shoot balanced the challenge of portraying the emotional weight of separation with the need to make the living accommodation accessible and appealing. Having experienced loss myself last year, I found the sensitivity with which this was handled quite moving.
Thank you for the opportunity to be part of it and I look forward to future collaborations.
Best regards, David Dean

Fantastic experience!From the moment Dre’Sean was shortlisted for the campaign shoot to the actual production day, everything was brilliantly handled by Gemma. She provided clear, timely information and was always on hand to answer any questions that either myself or Dre’Sean had.
On the day of the shoot, the entire team were incredibly welcoming, professional, and supportive. The atmosphere was relaxed yet organised, which helped Dre’Sean feel completely at ease and confident. He thoroughly enjoyed the experience and came away feeling inspired and valued.
As a parent, it was reassuring to see how well the children were looked after and how smoothly everything was run. We would absolutely love to work with the team again in the future. Thank you for such a positive and memorable experience!Date of experience: 16 July 2025

First JobWith this being my first job in the industry I didn’t really know what to expect. However from the minute I got to the job I was made to feel at ease but also throughout the day. I met some great people, and these people had previous experience. Which really helped me when doing the still shots, as it was meant to show people having a good enjoyable time.I’m looking forward to seeing the final shots, but also hopefully getting more jobs through models direct.
Considering my profile has only been live for 2 weeks, I hope this puts me in good stead.
The whole process has been very professional, Gemma has been brilliant. Sending me all the relevant info, and stating she’s there if you have any questions.Thanks to all at models direct again!
Date of experience: 05 February 2025

It was less than 2 days between me hearing I was shortlisted to completing the assignment; everything was handled very promptly and with plenty of support from Models Direct.
I was tasked to play a Groom for a themed wedding. The assignment involved me and the model Bride taking promotional photographs around Oxford and within the Hotel venue for the Client's Wedding Planning portfolio.
I had no issues at all with communication on the side of the Client via MD, or with MD directly. It was clear what I needed to do to prepare, where/when I needed to be, and I overall I just had a great time taking part in my first professional modelling gig.
I am highly looking forward to my next assignment!