Freelance Modelling

Freelance modelling is seriously hard work but if you can find your own jobs you won't have to pay that commission to a modelling agency that the others do. The spoils are yours and the satisfaction is totally unique. It's a great feeling to have set yourself up with and completed a job, that you found in the first place.

Requirements for agency-independent models are totally flexible and only depend on what the photographer has in mind. Obviously, demand for certain looks, shapes, sizes and age groups varies.

Work can be anything from portfolio work to artistic work, clothed or nude, pro photographers and amateurs, and increasingly for stock photography. This type of work falls into paid work and for time, and can be an opportunity for models, who do not make it with one of the large agencies or who want to pursue modelling as a part-time career.

If you want to become a freelance model, you will need a portfolio.

To advertise yourself to photographers, you can place adverts in some of the photography magazines aimed at amateur photographers, you can send out comp cards to professional photographers or you can use the Internet. You may have your own website or you may show your portfolio on one of the reputable modelling sites, such as Model Mayhem, Musecube or OMP.

The Internet is a wonderful thing - make use of the social networking sites to market yourself. But you must be organised and business like minded, make appointments and stick to them; Maintain your list of contacts and keep in contact with Photographers. There are no constraints in being a Freelance Model – age weight and height are your own choice but it will limit the jobs available to you.

 

Freelance models have a tough job. You act as your own modeling agent, find your own work and do your own payroll. There are definite advantages as well as disadvantages to being freelance but for those models who are actively doing it or if you’ve been toying with the idea of freelance. It all depends on your personality and how you will manage to find jobs for yourself. If you feel you could do it than definetely you should give it a try!

The Photoshoot Day

Welcome Everybody in 2012!

We hope this year will bring all of you lots of success and joy in your lives!

If you're considering to register with Candi Models and attend a test photo shoot we've decided to tell you some more in here about the day itself.

First of all check the time of your appointment and make sure you know where we are located.

Pack with you some outfits - the ones you think suit you the best. It would be good if they were somehow original so someone looking at your picture will remember  the photo because of your original look (and also because you look good of course!) It can be a hat, fur or interesting dress or anything you think would be appropriate. Bring something casual tas well o show your natural sight but also something glamorous to show that you are able to fit into different looks.

Once you arrive to our Studios you will be introduced to one of our makeup artists who will explain you what to do. 

You will be also given a consultation form where you could write what are your expectations of the day, which features you wish to hide and which to expose more. You will consult it with our photographer. 

Remember, don't afraid to ask them anything, there are no stupid questions! 

The makeup artist will start with a natural look because that will be your first shoot.

You will be given a makeup and a hairstyling as well. You can bring your own makeup if you wish and consult on it with the makeup artist but you don't have to - they have all is needed to create different looks.

Depending of how many different outfits you've brought you will have different looks (clothes, makeup, hairstyle). After that, our specialist will have a look at your photos and ask you to the room to consult the photo shoot. It's good to come with someone so you can ask for advice and have a look at your photos together. The photos may be used as your modelling portfolio if you wish to have one.

We work with very professional stuff who've been working on different fashion venues and shows so you can be sure you will be in the best hands!

Looking forward seeing how your photoshoot goes!

Candi Models - Modelling Advice

Candi Models helps point you in the right direction to get the most out of your modelling career. We help you with your porfolio and our experienced photographers advise on how to act and behave during a shoot and once the photos are available we run through an assessment to help you decide which area of modelling you’d best be suited. Our methods not only save a lot of heartache and rejection, but also time and money as you have direction and knowledge of who to target and how best to do it.

It’s also a check for you if you actually like this kind of work – changing clothes, make-up, posing for few hours. If you are hesitating if start a modelling career or if you are the right person for that, we are here to help you out. Coming to have a photo shoot would give you some experience on professional photo-shooting and get some nice, professional photos to have it as your portfolio. Once you have an understanding of the process and what is involved with getting started with modelling enter your details into the Candi Models registration form along with a recent picture of yourself or your child if registering on their behalf. We will then process the registration and if successful, one of our new faces team will be in touch to arrange a time and date for you to come into the studio. Check out our website: www.candimodels.co.uk