HOW TO FIND US.

Modeling Company

Modeling Company – We have several studios in Marylebone, Docklands & Holborn. The nearest Tube to the office is Baker Street, which is on the Circle, District, Bakerloo, Metropolitan and Jubilee lines. The nearest British Rail station is Marylebone, whilst Euston, St. Pancras and Kings Cross are a short cab ride away in Euston Road.

Initially you may come to Nottingham Place or Archery Close near Marble Arch. You will be given clear directions to whichever studio you are asked to attend. If you have any difficulty finding us, please telephone the number you will be given and anyone will be glad to direct you.

Although you may have travelled with a friend or relative, please arrive alone, unless otherwise agreed, as we do not have waiting facilities and we do not allow girlfriends, boyfriends, mums, dads, agents or managers to attend as a spectator, or to wait or wander around the studios and offices. This is totally unprofessional.

If you are running late, please telephone to let us know. This is not usually a problem. We suggest you do not arrive EARLY for your appointment, as we do not have waiting facilities. If you find it necessary to cancel an appointment, please give us as much notice as possible, at least several hours so that we have an opportunity to fit someone else into your shoot-time, or to let any other persons involved in the shoot know. We take a VERY poor view of models who fail to turn-up, without letting us know, and they are unlikely ever to be offered work again.

THE STUDIOS.

If you are selected for a shoot at Nottingham Place or Archery Close these are quiet, comfortable, luxurious and relaxed office/flat environments where most of our highest quality work is done. It is also better for female models as it is more private than the main studios. If you are an experienced model and are not worried about working in a busy studio, or big props or elaborate sets are involved, you will be working at the Marylebone Studios, Holborn Studios or some other location. Some of the studios are used for TV work and are large enough for a car or a small truck to be rolled onto the set. Shoots are often also arranged on location, perhaps at a stately home, a castle, on a beach, hotel or elsewhere. However, this will always be discussed with you in advance and all necessary arrangements will be made for your travel, accommodation, hair, costumes and make-up, as necessary.

WHAT TO BRING & HOW TO PREPARE.

Costume & shoes. You will not need to bring too much with you as outfits or costumes are usually provided. Discuss this with your director or photographer. If you are an unusual size it is best to bring your own bra, suspenders and a range of stockings (black, neutral and white) for modelling. You MUST also bring several pairs of shoes in different colours. Black patent leather with high heels, strapy sandals, white with low heel etc. Most professional models keep a selection of sexy shoes exclusively for modelling, as these are usually uncomfortable to wear on the street anyway, and to do so makes them dirty, scratched and scuffed on the sole and heel. We suggest you bring clean, new looking shoes without wear marks on the soles, as the bottoms of shoes cannot always be avoided in shot. Try only to walk on carpeted floor when wearing your modelling shoes and take them off when walking on rough floors.

Make-up. If you have any special make-up, please bring this with you as a make-up artist is not always available, especially for test-shoots. Also bring your own make-up mirror, false eyelashes, moisturiser, remover etc. Remember that make-up for film and video needs to be much thicker, heavier and brighter than you would normally wear on the street as the strong lights show every blemish. Lipstick needs to be bright and colourful in order to be noticed. Pale colours are blown away and dark colours look black under lighting. Shades of red are usually best.

Nails. Your nails should be clean and French polished with a neutral colour, or red or pink. If your own nails are not good make sure you wear false nails, or bring false nails with you. Bitten down stumpy or dirty fingernails are NOT attractive and will not please your photographer. If you wear novelty rings on several fingers, remove these. Make sure toe nails are also neatly manicured and painted red.

Piercings & Tatoos. Any unusual piercings or tattoos should be discussed in advance as these are not normally desirable. Unusual piercings should be removed and large coloured tattoos covered by make-up wherever possible. You are advised NOT to deface your body with multiple permanent tattoos or piercings as this will definitely have an adverse effect on your career. No successful models have tattoos or piercings as these are not considered conducive to elegance and style. Most photographers like to consider the female body as a blank canvass and like to see it unmarked as far as possible. Of course, temporary tattoos are great fun and quite acceptable.

Hair & Body. You should arrive with your hair washed, but not necessarily styled. Bring any heated rollers, styling brushes, hairdryers etc. you might need to style your own hair. For glamour work your legs, underarm and pubic area should always be freshly shaved about 48 hours before a shoot to allow any redness or rashes to subside, always apply plenty of moisturiser. Glamour work innevitable involves some nudity, so your body should be buffed and beautiful to show it off to it’s best advantage.

Accessories. Bring any special accessories you like to use when modelling, especially jewellery such as necklaces, rings and bracelets that sparkle under lights. Hats and unusual outfits or uniforms are also popular.

TEST SHOOTS

Before you can expect to be offered paid work (work which is suitable to sell) you will probably be asked to attend a “test shoot”, for which you will not usually be paid. However, you can usually claim a contribution towards travelling expenses to attend a test shoot. This will be used to evaluate your suitability for certain types of work. Some models look great in the flesh, but not so good on film or video. Whilst some models (in fact MOST successful models) look quite ordinary in the flesh, but “light-up” in front of a camera. You may have heard the expression “the camera loves you”. This is what a test shoot is intended to assess.

THE WORK

Glamour modelling involves various forms and degrees of physically and/or erotic photography, film or video work, the main types are outlined on the Application form. You have the opportunity to indicate on the application form which types(s) of work you wish to be considered for. Topless is the minimum requirement for Glamour. You will not be asked to undertake any work or do anything you do not wish to. Every scene or shot will be discussed with you beforehand, and you will usually have the opportunity to rehearse or practice. There are three main types of glamour work, British, European and American all of which involve different styles of poses, all of which are usually shot at the same time and separated for distribution in the different markets during editing.

GET FIT, HAVE FUN

Most models find the work great fun and very stimulating. They are usually disappointed when the shoot is over and cannot wait to do more. However, modelling can also be tiring and sometimes boring, with lengthy delays for set-ups of lights, scenery cameras and props. It is suggested that you arrive well rested and ready for some strenuous activity of holding poses in awkward positions for long periods. This is not suitable work if you are unfit or if you are tired when you arrive. Most sessions will last between 2 and 5 hours, sometimes longer.

OUR EXPERIENCE

We are a production company producing a wide range of exciting, stimulating and erotic photographs, film & video for distribution to Newspapers (Page 3) Magazines (Lads Mags), Hotels, Clubs, Cruise Ships, Oil Rigs and entertainment venues throughout the world. We have also made “St. Trinians” films for general distribution. Robin Morgan is the CEO and has been working with Fleet Street newspapers, celebrity magazines, men’s magazines, Cable TV and Video distributors throughout the world for many years and is probably one of the best connected photographers and cameramen in the country. Look out for photo and story credits “by Robin Morgan”.

Robin works with many new models, advising, grooming and promoting them for fame. Many models who are now extremely well-known have worked with and been advised by Robin.

LEGAL STUFF

In this day and age of litigation we must be very careful to cover the legal angles. Therefore, everyone must sign a Disclaimer Form at the commencement of any shoot. This is NOT a Model Release form and does not mean that we can sell or publish the material. A Disclaimer must be signed, even for test shots. This form is to cover us and to protect you against any injury you may receive whilst working on the shoot, such as a light, or piece of scenery or furniture falling on you, or you injure yourself in some other way. You also declare on this form that you consent to whatever you are asked to do as part of the shoot. If you are asked to do anything you do not wish to do (for example climbing a ladder, riding a horse, a motorcycle or some other potentially dangerous activity) you must say so immediately, otherwise your signature on the Disclaimer means that you agree with whatever the director asks you to do. This form also confirms that you are over 16 years old and in good health.

MODEL RELEASE FORM.

You will be required to sign a Model Release Form following a paid (or unpaid) shoot where it is agreed between you and the director, photographer or producer that the material shot is to be sold, published or distributed. By signing this form you acknowledge receipt of the payment and give your authority to the director, photographer or producer to sell, publish or broadcast the work containing your image entirely at their discretion, without any further payment or reference to you. (This is called a Buy-Out). This does NOT mean that the work WILL be published or broadcast, simply that it can legally be sold to a publisher or distributor. In many cases even the photographer, director or producers do not know if, or where, the work has been published or broadcast once it has been edited. Therefore it is NOT possible to provide models or actors with copies of the finished work. Once the Model Release Form has been signed, copyright ownership of the material passes to the photographer, director or producer and can be published or broadcast at any time, anywhere.

PAYMENT.

You will be paid by cash or cheque at the end of the shoot or studio session, the amount agreed in advance with your photographer. You will be required to sign a Model Release form, which also acts as a receipt for your shoot fee. If you are attending the studio for a “test shoot” you will not be paid a fee for this but you may receive a contribution towards your travelling expenses, if agreed in advance. You will NOT be required to sign a Model Release form for an unpaid “test” shoot, as the material cannot be sold. Payment of travelling expenses will only be paid if discussed in advance and a maximum amount agreed. You should retain any receipts for travel or accommodation for which it is agreed that you will be paid.

Models who live a long distance from London are likely to receive fewer offers of work because travel time, travel costs and accommodation usually make shoot sessions uneconomical for all concerned.

SOME HANDY TIPS

If you are a model who can pose creatively and talk provocatively to the camera at the same time, you will find that you are offered very much more Film, TV and Video work than those models who cannot.

Write out and memorise a series of seductive, provocative comments which you can use during live filming (or just to keep the photographer or cameraman amused).

Practice smiling and posing in front of a mirror at home so as to become proficient at smiling and posing on cue. The ability to smile on command and to hold a smile for long periods is one of the most important assets a model or actor can possess.

Learn to do your own hair and make-up, if necessary buy some books on how to apply theatrical make-up. Always bring a good selection of make-up with you.

Make sure your nails are clean and attractive. Apply false nails if necessary.

Arrive for all shoots with clean hair and anything you need to style your own hair.

Arrive for all shoots with a selection of different coloured shoes and a selection of lingerie.

Arrive on time. Not early, never late. Keep in touch by phone if you are delayed.

Be clean and tidy. Don’t scatter clothes, make up or props in the dressing room then leave without cleaning or tidying up. Don’t expect others to clean up behind you.

Be fun to work with. Offer to make the tea if appropriate, or to get the beers and wine from the fridge. (Photographers or directors are much more likely to book you for the exciting overseas shoots if you are fun to have around). Remember, if you are a pain in the backside to work with, don’t be surprised if the crew don’t invite you to the pub after the shoot! (Or on the next Caribbean location)