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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Are there any academy or agency fee's?

A. No, There are no costs at all its completely FREE. (charges apply for optional portfolio packages)

Q. What's the minimum age you accept models?

A. We accept models from 16+, however we have a discretionary application process for under 16's. Please note that our applications are reviewed on a regular basis so if models apply under the age of 16 and are not selected your application will be kept on record and may be considered at a later date.

Q. Do you guarantee to find models work?

A. No, Agencies can not guarantee you work however we will do our best to put you forward for work when it becomes available, it is then the choice of the model if they accept the work or not.

Q. Do you accept applications from other countries than the UK?

A. No, At present we can only accept models that reside in the UK or Ireland.

Q. Do we have an application process?

A. Yes, we review all applications sent to us but not all applicants are chosen, once a model has been accepted they will be sent an acceptance email with a contract which will need to be fill out,signed and sent back. If an application is unsuccessful we do encourage models to try again in future.

If you do not here from us please contact us. Please allow up to 2 weeks from submitting your application to us.

Q. What does TFP & TFCD stand for?

A. TFP means Time For Print and TFCD means Time For CD most models do this work at the beginning of their career or if their looking for something specific to build or enhance their portfolios.

Q. My friend says I can do topless but i'm only 16?

A. No, you can only do topless work once you are 18 or over, if under 18 you can only do non-provocative work even if your parents consent is given. We do not advise you undertake any work with a photographer who wishes to do provocative work with you under the age of 18. If you need advice about the above matter please email Mark.

Q. What's a model release?

A. A model release is a contract between you and the photographer to state who has the right to the use the images taken at time of the shoot. On a minor model shoot the release is a legal consent to shoot the minor model, which has to be signed by a legal guardian. Model releases vary from photographer to photographer so please ensure you read everything before you sign.

Q. I need a model to hand out leaflets on our stand at a motor show can you help?

A. Yes, please look at our models section and choose models which specify PROMO in their specified styles.

Q. Do you match prices of other agencies?

A. Yes, we do offer a match price or try to beat other agency prices and we sometimes even have the same model that you was quoted on but we only offer this if the other agency has the model available for the dates that you require.

Q. I would like to do a shoot but I am not a photographer can you help?

A. Yes please contact us with full details of the type of shoot you require (commercial or non-commercial) and we will be happy to quote you for our photographic professional services (Both adult and non-adult work will be undertaken).