We’ve been lucky enough to receive thousands of positive feedback revealing our models’ experience on set. Ever since we began Models Direct in 1990, we’ve been thrilled to know our models enjoy being on set as much as we relish telling successful models they’ve been selected for jobs.
Many models know what being on set is like. They’ve been chosen several times by our various clients, and their hunger for more modelling work never diminishes. And why would it? Whether it’s working on a Barbie launch or being invited to model in the West End for Monopoly, the range of modelling jobs we offer is unmatched in the industry. Read more about our models’ experiences here.
Models also know that the best way to secure more assignments is to keep the faith and be realistic by managing expectations, as well as keeping portfolios as current and accurate as possible. Given time, all kinds of models can experience the highs associated with working with professionals all around the UK as a Models Direct model.
Modelling on set is a spectrum of emotions. Whilst some models have been offered repeated jobs and know what type of highs they can expect, some will be curious to discover what it’s like to work on set. Even after a first assignment, some models might not have a clear picture in their head of what might happen on set. As Ellen said – who had her second job through us in early January – “I had my second job with Models Direct on the fourth of January. I didn’t know what to expect, but when I got there everyone was friendly and we had a laugh. The team we were working with was very welcoming and Gemma, my booking agent, was wonderful as always.”
That’s the first thing you should expect on a Models Direct shoot: fun. Our models are allowed to let really their hair down and immerse themselves in a unique mixture of paid work, professionalism and enjoyment. If you don’t enjoy being on set, then maybe modelling isn’t for you!
Prior to your job, though, you should expect clear instructions from our booking team, including points of contact and travel details. Organisation is a key reason why so many of our assignments run smoothly.
Being on set can be nervy – it’s only expected, and is completely natural. However, once you’re greeted by the main contact on site, you’ll be made to feel comfortable. Our clients are all vetted; they want each assignment to be successful and as stress-free as models, so it’s to everyone’s benefit that the shoot goes according to plan.
Once any butterflies have fluttered away, models feel something that we all yearn for: a sense of accomplishment. The fact they’ve registered with a notable agency and been noticed by prominent brands is a testament to their character. All the hard work and having realistic expectations can genuinely be realised, more often than you – dear readers – might think.
Models on set frequently report a sense of positive exhilaration. As Alexander posted after his recent booking, “Thanks again to Models Direct for my second modelling experience. This time it was for a new men’s mental health campaign called The Big Movement. The team at Zoielogic Dance Theatre was very welcoming, explaining what was going to happen throughout the day. Being a wheelchair user I was very nervous, but the atmosphere was very positive and uplifting, giving me the confidence to be part of the shoot.”
Working with photographers, filmmakers and campaign organisers is something very few of us experience. Our models feel at home using their talents to help brands with whatever promotion they are working on. Modelling is, in a word: satisfying.
Camaraderie – that’s another accurate word when modelling. We offer many assignments for groups of models. Group modelling feels like a coming together of like-minded people who usually end up as friends come home time.
A desire to succeed through clear instructions and natural talent is the pathway to any model’s performance in front of the cameras. And sometimes, working on set doesn’t feel like work at all. Work shouldn’t be enjoyable, should it? And yet, with modelling, it is!
