You’re Portfolio:

Your portfolio, or model book as it is frequently called, is a collection of photographs showing your potential as a model in your designated field of modelling. Your portfolio should not be endless shots taken from one session, but rather a combination of  looks, backdrops and scenery created from various photographic sessions.

It is not essential to start your modelling career with a portfolio, but it is advisable to have some prints of portfolio quality, to help sell yourself and to show to potential modelling agencies, for posting on websites, model forums or model cards (Z Cards).

In one session you can usually achieve 3 or 4 different looks created through a change of clothes, make-up, hair style and various backdrops etc. from this session you will create prints to start your portfolio and help launch your modelling career.

We shoot all our sessions using digital technology, which makes it very easy to provide you with web ready images of any shots taken. These are useful to have for both agency and independent models; they also provide excellent quality images for uploading onto the internet, for your agency or your own site.

There is another advantage for having a photographic session with a professional photographer at the start of your modelling career – 'modelling experience'. Some people think it’s just a matter of standing in front of a camera, but after a photographic session you may realize what hard work sometimes modelling can be.  It will provide you with vital modelling experience if you don’t already have any.

Here are a few points to remember prior to attending our portfolio shoot:

·              Talk to us prior to the shot and let us discover what you want to achieve, this will help us give you the shots for the style of modelling you are interested in.

·              Think of creating at least three different looks from the session.

·              We rarely provide clothes so you will need to bring a selection of outfits with you, and don’t forget some of the extras props that may help i.e. hat, gloves, handbag, jewellery etc we can advise you prior to the shoot once we know what style of modelling you are trying to achieve.  We may also carry some props suitable for your style of modelling.

·              It’s not essential but its worth considering either bring a make-up artist or talking to one for ideas prior to the shoot (you can often get good ideas from department store makeup artists).  They can advise you on applying make-up for photographic lighting etc.

·              We recommend you have some shots taken with a natural look i.e. very little make-up as many clients will ask for this.

·              Before the portfolio shoot it’s worth remembering the following:

·              Hair removal should be done at least 48 hours prior to the shoot to allow for any redness to fade.

·              Don’t wear tight fitting clothes or jewellery before the session as this may mark your body and show up on your images.  We can remove blemishes but remember prevention is better than cure.

·              Take high heels or high shoes, even if your feet are not going to be seen in the pictures they will improve your posture for most poses.

·              Finally, don’t be afraid to ask questions, we want to help you, if you like us and our photographs you will want come back to us.

 Our Starter Portfolio Package is £80.00:

This consists of TWO shoots, one in the studio and the second on location, plus 8 A4 portfolio prints and 20 images on CD - a perfect start to any portfolio.