If you are an aspiring model, then read on and we hope that our advice will help you in the future.

 

We do not want to join the ranks of photographers who happily mislead young wannabe models by implying that they need a professional modelling portfolio before they go to an agency. Those portfolio shoots could cost between £600 and £2500, lining the pockets of photographers who prey on the uninformed.

 

Instead we advise:

 

First - If you are genuinely looking for a modelling agency, you only need a very

simple picture of yourself. Most agencies will accept that if they are interested. All you need to do is take a simple shot professionally or using your own camera and submit it to the agencies of your choice. This is standard practice.

 

Second - Once an agency signs you — based on your very simple photograph, the agency will send you out to 'test' with their chosen photographers. This will create a portfolio and is standard practice. You therefore will build a portfolio of images free of charge. The photographers get new looks to shoot and you get a shot for the portfolio. It’s been like that for longer than you’ve wanted to be a model!

Our simple advice is to speak to an agency before you approach us or any other photographer. Be careful, look up the model advisory service for your country or area and above all, be realistic. Girls should be at least 5'7" tall and size 8-10 and guys should be at least 6’ tall if you’re looking for a role in fashion. If you can’t find an agency to take you on, it might be that you are chasing a dream and spending more money on portfolios, will not help.

 

Useful websites for aspiring models:

 

Here you could find many aspiring and established models together with photographers, stylists and make up artists who collaborate and create beautiful photography. The sites also offer you plenty of advice.

 

Our pricing:

 

The price for a one hour session is £150. From one session the client usually gets a hundred plus photos, three of which are professionally retouched for free and are worth £90. The lights and backgrounds together with the option of costume changes, and of course, our skills usually give our clients a diverse portfolio of images.

 

For more information visit Headshot London Photography at http://www.headshotlondon.co.uk