…and relax.We all need time to sit back and reflect on times gone by. The past couple of years have been gruelling and frustrating in equal measure, so we’ll excuse…
National Camera Day: 29th June – Get Your Cameras Out and Celebrate
We’re coming up to an annual celebration of something that goes ka-chick, click, whir, shick and ding, and helps you to capture precious moments in time. There are other sound…
Tracking your child’s skills and hobbies
[Celebrations after scoring the final minute winner] “Go on, my son!” [Seeing a school painting for the first time] “It’s like a young Picasso!” [Dressed up for a posh family…
Working with Babies and Children
Delightful little humans are bringing a magical sparkle to the modelling industry, so what’s it like working with babies and children? Models Direct are looking at tiny tots through to…
How tall do I have to be to model?
If most of us were asked to list the requirements for a model, it is likely we would say “tall, slim and classically beautiful!” But we would be wrong! Certainly,…
Baby models
Babies encapsulate the essence of endearing images in advertising. Whether featured on TV, starring in social media ads or depicted in more traditional photographic prints, we all have a soft…
Child models
With their “no fear” outlook on life and beaming smiles, child models have been a mainstay of commercial modelling for years. Sometimes, only a child model will do, as they…
How to hire child models
Child models make up a sizeable percentage of our modelling family here at Models Direct. With a diverse range of brands and products always looking for 2 – 12 year…
How often should I update photos of my child model?
Parents of baby, toddler and junior models often ask us the same question: How often should I take new pictures of my child and update their e-portfolio? Our beautiful boys…
Pre-Booking Nerves and How to Deal with Them
Pre-Booking Nerves and How to Deal with Them It’s natural to feel like a bundle of nerves when you’re facing a new situation (or a familiar one which takes you out of your…