LUXE Models Review - Is it Free? Kube Studios Services

LUXE Models Review : Is it Free?

LUXE Models UK is not a model agency. It is a Model Advisory Service that has seen success through helping aspiring models’ with portfolios. Over the years we have heard many success stories from aspiring models who have gone some way to achieving their goals with the help of LUXE Models UK.

So, is LUXE Models free?

LUXE Models provide both free and paid for services. They offer advice and guidance to prospective models. A model consultant will usually start the process off by better understanding the needs of the model.

There is no fee for their advice, so it is worth taking it. They offer portfolio services too, helping you to build and update your portfolio or start from scratch. LUXE Models own a number of studios across the UK where the model can have the shoot. The shoot itself is free, and often hosted by a model (such as Jasmia Robinson from Britain's Next Top Model).

There is a cost if you want to buy any of the photos after the shoot. This is the quid-pro-quo. They are of course hoping that if the shoot goes well and you want to take the next step into modelling, that you will buy some of the images.



The LUXE Models site makes is clear they are not a modelling agency. It's definitely a good place to start for advice if you're looking to break into modelling.


LUXE Models are using feedback reviews and testimonials on their website. 


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Kube Studios

Visit Kube Studios and find out more about them in their blog. Read more about Lady Monika Bacardi and her work with Kube Studios agency here. If you are a model and need a UK spouse VISA for work then look no further.

How to Find Genuine UK Model Agencies

If you are looking to find a genuine modelling agency then the AMA (Association of Model Agencies) have a list of their members on their website:

Genuine UK Model Agencies



The problem is that most model agencies are extremely selective and a very small percentage of applicants get in. This leaves the way open for places like Capri Models to accept anyone who comes in for a shoot even though they are not a model agency and cannot advise on suitability.

Remember you should never have to pay a deposit to a model agency - they find you work not charge you to turn up!

If you just require a photo shoot, not a modeling agency, or want to be a freelance model, you can try a number of photography studios in the UK including LUXE Models, Kube Studios, Fusion Studios or UK Models. These companies are not modelling agencies, so you do not need to go through them to be a model.

La Mode Agency London complaints

La Mode London complaints - Not a Model Agency

If you have been applied to La Mode London and been contacted by them to arrange a shoot be prepared to need very deep pockets. La Mode charge the highest price of any photo studio in London that we are aware of - the common amount for a photo shoot is £2750! Two thousand seven hundred and fifty pound - for photos that are not needed to apply for modelling!

La Mode have been taken to court by customers complaining about their service and the fabricated information they supplied prior to the shoot. The customer that made the complaint won the case against La Mode.

We have been asked by potential models for advice about La Mode London modelling agency. However La Mode based in London are not a modeling agency so we cannot give any reviews about them for getting you modelling work. They sell portfolio shoots, they do not book models for work.

La Mode london Modelling - where do they get their money from ?

La Mode London are a photography studio. Potential models can go to La Mode to pay for a photo shoot but that is it - you do not get work from a commercial photo studio that sells portfolio shoots and you do not need a portfolio to approach modelling agencies. La Mode make their money from selling photo shoots to people, they do not pay models for shoots or get them work as they are not a modelling agency. If you have been ripped off and unable to get a refund this BBC series may be able to help you

Richard Nicholl London Fashion Week Collections 2012

I was invited by Canon UK to photograph the new Richard Nicholl collections at London Fashion Week 2012. These photos were taken at an exclusive preview held at Somerset House in London and sponsored by Vodafone who are the main corporate sponsor for LFW 2012.
The collections by Richard Nicholl shown were Resort 2013, Menswear Spring Summer 2013 and Autumn/Winter 2012.

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Funzee Photo Shoot

These shots were taken for Onesie supplier Funzee.co.uk, female model was Jess.



Funzee Photo Shoot

New ITV Show - Cook Me The Money

My name is Anabel and I work for ITV Studios on abrand new series called Cook Me The Money for ITV1 andI am currently recruiting couples and teams of two to take part.

It would be absolutely fantastic if you are able to forward on a copy of the advert attached to your distribution list and/or client list and put the word out there to friends, family, and colleagues as through word of mouth, you never know, someone you know might know someone who would like to apply.  It would be brilliant if you could also print a copy andput it up perhaps in your staff room, reception and any otherway you can think of such as a mention in your newsletter, putting something onyour website, in print, on Facebook or on the modelling agency Twitter for example.  And, ifyou have any ideas on how you think you might be able to help then please let me know as we are looking for couples in your area now.


The show is essentially a cook-off between three couples with a passion for cooking whowant to demonstrate their skills and in the process could win a cashprize.   Each couple will be given the opportunity to create the perfect food pitch and compete against the other two couples for the chance of winning a grand prize.  They’ll have to source the ingredients,pitch up and cook their chosen dish and desert to members of the public. The couple that sells the most wins.  They don’t need to be top-notch chefs but experience and a love for cooking and food wouldn’t go a miss.

Maybe even you and your partner or friend might be interested?  It can be mother and daughter, two friends, two colleagues, brother and sister, husband and wife, boyfriend and girlfriend - any couple is welcome to apply so long as neither are or have ever been a professional chef, cook, caterer or the modelling agency.

If you do know anyone interested thenplease do get themto send an email to cookmethemoney@itv.com. They’ll be sent an application form asking themto tell us a little bit about themselves,what theyboth do for a living, ages, any cooking experience, a photo of the both of themtogether, and why theythink theyboth would be good at cooking for cash, any previous TV experience, hobbies,interests etc.  We are holding auditions this week and next in London and Manchesterso if there is any interest then they need to get in contact right now.

Do let me know if you think you can help with this and/or please feel free to contact me by phone on 020 7157 4288 and I can tell you a little bit more.

Form models - misleading claims again!

Form models are now running a twitter account that claims they are a model agency when as their website clearly states they are no such thing. Form models is the name used by Neptune studios in Waterloo to entice models into attending shoots where they are sold expensive portfolios that they do
not need to apply to real model agencies.

Find out about Yahoo Reputation today. Yahoo Reputation is a reputation management company with a difference, they clear negative online content. They do not tie you into a contract or prolong the problem, just solve it. Check out Yahoo Reputation today.

Hidden Camera TV Show

I was wondering if you were able to help me?

We're trying to find people between the ages of 18-30yr to take part in our hidden camera comedy show for E4. The idea behind the show is that you'd set up your boyfriend (or girlfriend) by introducing her/him to your family for the 1st time.

However the only catch is that it wouldn't be your real family but instead a bunch of actors! The family are quite quirky and a bit eccentric but the premise of the show is light-hearted and lots of fun and there's also an amazing prize up for grabs if they can stay the course. It is therefore important that your partner hasn't met your parents yet.

Can I ask you a few questions.

.           Are you currently in a relationship where your partner hasn't met your parents?

.           If so, how long have you two been together?

.           Has your partner met your parents yet or seen any photos of them?

.           Do you have any brothers or sisters or even step-siblings? Has your partner met them or know much about them?

It would be good to have a number for you so we can chat further. I look forward to hearing from you.

Many thanks,

Emm Hobbs | Casting | 0207 202 2456 | @CastObjective

If you want to get into modelling and need a portfolio, try Kube Studios photography studios in London. If you need to sell your property fast, try Springbok Properties today.

Should I have to pay deposit to a model agency?

Did i need to pay deposit for model agency? Should I pay a deposit for a modelling agency?

If you have paid a deposit to meet with a model agency then it is almost certainly not actually a model agency at all. Deposits are normally taken by portfolio shoot companies that may appear to be model agencies by their use of the words "selected", "successful" or "chosen" but in reality all you have been offered is an expensive portfolio shoot even if they don't make any mention of costs.

Advice from model agency Now Models - do not pay for a portfolio and do not pay a deposit!

A genuine modelling agency will not ask for a deposit just to assess if you are suitable for their books. If you fail to turn up then that is your loss not theirs. A fake model agency that is actually a photo studio will want a deposit to ensure you arrive as they have paid photographers and makeup artists for the shoot and want to get your money to pay their costs.

Should I pay a deposit for a modelling agency?

For more information about how to find a modelling agency then search online or visit the Kube Studios website or Facebook page.

New TV Show from Maverick Television

I hope you don’t mind me getting in touch, but I work for a television production company in London called Maverick TV and we are currently looking for people to take part in a brand new show.

We are looking for young people between the ages of 18-30  from all walks of life to answer a series of general knowledge questions for a new Tv show .We are looking for men and women from various backgrounds and professions to take part in some fun filming as part of a brand new show! Filming will take place at the end of July to early August in London, Bristol, Birmingham, and Manchester.

We are looking for a large number of people to be involved, so I was hoping you might be able to help us to spread the word. Filming should take no more than 20 minutes.  I would really appreciate it if you might be happy to forward on this information to any of your colleagues or friends. Anyone that would like to find out some more can  e-mail me directly or call me on the number below.

Many Thanks in advance


Toral

Toral Davda
Assistant Producer
40 Churchway
London
NW1 1LW
Tel. 0207 874 6667
t.davda@mavericktv.co.uk

Sky Living dating show The Love Machine presented by Stacey Soloman and Chris Moyles

I hope you can help me, I am looking for gorgeous single girls and guys for the new series of the hit Sky Living dating show 'The Love Machine' presented by Stacey Soloman and Chris Moyles. If our singles meet their perfect match they win a dream holidate abroad!

We are holding auditions in the next 2 weeks and filming in July so please can you help me spread the word by forwarding my email to any models on your books, colleagues, clients and anyone you know who might be up for it. Our flyer is attached to this email.

Thanks in advance.

Best wishes,

Lucie

Lucie Rose
Assistant Producer
0207 985 1705
lucie.rose@princesstv.com

Sky Living dating show The Love Machine presented by Stacey Soloman and Chris Moyles

Hidden Camera Comedy Show for Channel 4

I am currently working at Objective TV Production company, the programme makers behind Peep Show, Fresh Meat and The Cube.

We are trying to find people between the ages of 18-30 to take part in a hidden camera comedy show for Channel  4.

The idea behind the show is that an individual sets up their partner to meet their family.  The only hitch is it’s not their real family it’s a bunch of actors!  The family is quite quirky and a bit eccentric but the premise of the show is light-hearted and lots of fun.   

Hidden Camera Comedy Show for Channel 4

There is also an amazing prize up for grabs if they can stay the course. 

NEW PRIMETIME PROPERTY PROGRAMME OFFERING ASPIRATIONAL MAKEOVERS FROM TOP DESIGNERS

I am working on an exciting new property programme for a major TV channel. The show will transmit in a prime time slot.

We are currently looking for homeowners who would like the opportunity to have a top interior designer revamp their home, creating an aspirational and visually stunning transformation.

The criteria is quite specific in that I need three households who all live in architecturally identical properties, for example all 3 houses might be a Victorian terraced or a 1930’s semi or they could all be Georgian townhouses.

I wondered if this might be something for your members/parents and I would be grateful if you would consider bringing the show to their attention.

Splash Media are an independent television production company founded in 2006 by ex BBC Head of Entertainment Jane Lush and BBC Executive Fenia Vardanis.

We have developed and broadcast successful property shows in the past such as Fantasy Homes by the Sea and Celebrity Fantasy Homes with Gaby Roslin, Piers Morgan On…Dubai/ Monte Carlo/ Sandbanks etc for ITV1 and we are currently in production with a new property series called Marbella Mansions. Splash Media has experience of working with major British Broadcasters making a wide range of programmes including James Martin’s Operation Hospital Food for BBC ONE, Great British Hairdresser for E4 and Cleverdicks, a new quiz hosted by Ann Widdecombe for SKY.

Please contact SarahAllen@splashmediatv.co.uk

Casting for TV show for E4 – THE 2012 ALTERNATIVE GAMES – ABROAD

We are currently casting for a new TV show for E4 – THE 2012 ALTERNATIVE GAMES – ABROAD!

WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Girls & Guys aged between 18 – 35 who are confident & competitive with a wild side! If you fancy a fantastic trip ABROAD somewhere hot & sunny and the chance to win a BIG cash prize then get in touch now!

AUDITIONS FOR THE SHOW ARE HAPPENING NOW SO DON’T MISS OUT - GET IN TOUCH!

I wondered if you would be able to assist us in getting the word out there please. Would it be possible for you to send our details out to your database of staff/members, or post up on your website or even forward onto friends and family who may be interested please?

Any girls & guys interested in finding out more about the show should email us at E4reality@channel4.com with their name, contact details, location, occupation, relationship status & a recent photo of themselves.

Please find our advert attached which details more about the show and how to get in touch with us.

Casting for a brand new E4 TV Show

NEW E4 SHOW

CALLING ALL DADS AND DAUGHTERS!

WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU TO TAKE PART.

E4 is looking for fathers and their single daughters to take part in a brand new E4 show.

To find out more please email

takepart@IWCMedia.co.uk

Or call 020 7013 4325

**Applicants must be over the age of 18

 (Send us your name, age, email address, contact numbers and location)
Find out more on Twitter here. 

Candy Model - A Case of Mistaken Identity - Not Candi Models

We've been contacted by a long established Kent based model known as Candy (Candy Model) who has been contacted by someone wanting a refund from Candi Models the fake model agency based in London that is actually Mint Brown Studios.

Candy Model http://www.candymodel.co.uk has no assocation with Candi Models in London. If you need to phone or write to Candi Models in London to get a refund the address is:

Candi Models
Highgate Studios
53-79 Highgate Road
London
NW5 1TL

If you need to call them the phone number for Candi Models is  02072677786  and the telephone number for Mint Brown Studios is 02072679887 if you need to call with a complaint about Candi Models.

Candy - Model

Great shoot with fantastic new model - Face of 2012?

These shots are from a recent shoot with a brand new model Sarah. Definitely a new face to watch out for in 2012. More photos will be on the Fusion Studios website soon.

Check out Fusion Studios on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest:

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More Content Stolen From Website by Form Models

We've now found more content that has been taken from our website without permission by Form Models or their associates. All material on our websites is protected by copyright and this unauthorised use of our content by Form Models is .

They are running websites such as Model Chatroom that have directly copied content from the  model advice pages


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Are Form Models in London an agency /Form Modelling Agency?

 Are Form Models in London an agency? What is Form Modelling Agency?

Form Models in London are not a model agency. Form Models is the name used by Neptune Studios near Waterloo to sell modelling portfolio shoots.

You may be told by Form Models in London that you have been selected or chosen for a modelling shoot. This is purely designed to convince you to attend the shoot, all they want to do is sell you a modelling portfolio as that is their business. A real model agency makes their money by booking models for work and taking commission.

Funzee Photo Shoot - Video

Back in the summer we did a commercial photo shoot for Funzee.co.uk with model Jess.

The video of the shoot is now available on YouTube.

Jess is one of our best models and is available for fashion modelling work in Kent.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4ceQKBsVsU

Promotional Models for British Superbikes at Brands Hatch

Models3.com can supply models for your promotional events and this weekend helped 21st Moto to promote their brand at the Brands Hatch circuit for the British Superbikes race.

Model Bekki was on hand over the two days to hand out goodie bags and speak to customers to promote the 21st Moto dealership.

Promo Model at Brands Hatch race circuit Kent

Bekki on the 21st Moto stand at Brands Hatch for the British Superbikes.

Page 3 Idol Glamour Modelling Competition - 2011 Now Open

The Sun's Page 3 run the annual Page 3 Idol competition to find the next Page 3 girl. Many of our local models such as Kelly have been in the competition in previous years.


Unfortunately there are some models with appalling photos in the competition this year and means that a potential model may miss out purely because no-one can see what they look like. So it is well worth investing some money in some clear professional shots to boost your chances in the competition.

There is still time to apply to please get in touch if you would like to book a shoot.

Check out Fusion Studios on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest:

https://www.facebook.com/fusionphotographicstudios
https://twitter.com/FusionStudiosUK
http://pinterest.com/fusionstudios1/fusion-studios/



Candi Models London Review - Feedback from One Mother of a Potential Model

Complaints about Candi Models London - Mint Brown Studios Review - Feedback from One Mother of a Potential Model

More complaints about Candi Models here. This is some feedback/review from a mother about her experiences with Candi Models at Mint Brown studios and follows the pattern of other modelling portfolio companies like Form Models that give the hard sell to get people to buy portfolios for modelling that they do not need as Candi Models are not a model agency.

If you need to call Candi Models the phone number for Candi Models is  02072677786  and the telephone number for Mint Brown Studios is 02072679887 if you need to call with a complaint about Candi Models.

Took my 15 year old daughter for a shoot at Candi Models. A little surprised when we walked in, as it looked just like a hair salon and there were a lot of people waiting to be photographed. It was like a conveyor belt. We were 1.1/4 hrs late getting in to be photographed, which isn't good when you live 200 miles away and have a specific train to catch on a Sunday evening! Had to ask them if they could speed things up so we didn't miss our train. 

Admittedly the photos were quite good (tho the photographer was a rather odd character!). When we went in to look at the photos the girl was as nice as pie at first, saying my daughter was a "natural" model etc etc. Then the price list came out! When I said they were too expensive, she started getting aggressive, indicating that I was a bad mother and was holding my daughter's modelling career back, and why did we even bother coming as it cost a lot of money to hire the studio and the photographers! I asked if we could buy individual photos and she said no, because that isn't a portfolio. 

She then stormed out, coming back in a few minutes later saying her Manager had said we could buy 6 photos for £250. By this time, time was getting on, we had an hour to get from Mint Brown to Kings Cross (not knowing the area I wasn't sure where we were exactly!)and I was starting to panic a little as didn't want to miss our train. I was going to commit to the £250, but this girl's attitude really stank, and in a snap second decision, decided not to buy any. She then slammed a form down in front of me asking me to fill it in so they could refund the £50 fee I had originally paid. 

To be honest I nearly said if they were that hard up they could keep the money. I didn't expect to get this money back anyway (and will be pleasantly surprised if this materialises!). I felt very under pressure to buy the photos, and did not like being talked to in that manner; a stranger telling me what was best for my daughter. I do actually regret not buying the photos now, as there were some really nice ones. However, if you don't buy, they delete them all as soon as you have gone so you don't even have the option to buy any later. 
All I will say is treat this with a pinch of salt - if you've got the money and really want a portfolio then try Candi Models. However, they are not a modelling agency and can't get you modelling jobs!

Want a free haircut at Trevor Sorbie's Salon in Covent Garden?

Want a free haircut at Trevor Sorbie's Salon in Covent Garden? They need models for stylist portfolio. He needs people that will have hair cut to bobs, mid length and long length layers and also some free expression cuts for the braver ones! Possibly may need a gent too for short hair.
Message me for more info.

Form Models Agency / Neptune Studios - Telesales to sell portfolios to potential Models

http://www.gumtree.com/p/jobs/telesales-warm-lead-booker-required/83854325 

Telesales Bookers Required 

About the Role: 

NO COLD CALLING INVOLVED 

Neptune Studios are looking for bubbly and motivated Telesales Agents to join our new team.

The role involves calling warm leads and booking appointments for potential clients who have applied via our website, you will need to have the ability to excite clients. 

Working hours: Mon-Fri 10.30am to 7pm & a minimum of one Sat a month 10am – 1.30pm 

Suitable applicants will be rewarded with: 

Starting basic of £18,000 

Uncapped commission 

What we are looking for 

You will need to have proven experience in a target driven sales environment and you will want to maximize your earnings. 

Successful applicants will be money motivated and target driven 

Be confident at handling objections and a strong closer 

To apply - please send CV 
www.neptunestudio.co.uk 
www.formmodels.co.uk

How much should I pay for model portfolio?

Some new models ask "How much should I pay for model portfolio?"


The answer is - it depends! You should never pay a makeover studio for a model portfolio or go to a model portfolio company to buy a portfolio to apply to model agencies. Model agencies want to see natural shots and ones you have taken yourself are fine as long as they are clear and show what you look like.


You do not need to spend £1000 on a portfolio as some companies in London would have you believe. If you need to spend money on a photo shoot for a portfolio and are advised to do so by a real model agency (not a fake company selling photos by pretending to be an agency) then they will recommend suitable photographers.

As a rough rule of thumb you can get photos from an amazing photographer for well under £500, many would be able to do the shoot for £300 or so. These would be specific to you and not the standard factory shots you would get from the main London portfolio photo studios.

Talent Search agency: is it a fake?

The Advertising standards authority (ASA) has today ruled that Talent Search UK must stop running their misleading adverts and ensure that future adverts make clear that they are not a model/talent agency but refer clients on to other agencies that they have no control over. You can see the judgement here



http://www.asa.org.uk/ASA-action/Adjudications/2011/6/Talent-Search-UK/TF_ADJ_50633.aspx

Shoot for Funzee.co.uk with Model Jess

We've just completed a client shoot at the studio for http://www.funzee.co.uk/ with local model Jess. These photos are from a previous shoot with Jess. We have worked with Jess over the last couple of years and she is an excellent model as well as an actress and she has completed various modelling assignments for us.

The photos from the shoot with Funzee.co.uk will be available shortly.

Modelling Photos : Copyright and Rights to Use (in the UK)

There are often many questions raised by models about copyright and what rights they have to use photos that they have posed for. The answer is: it depends! The reason is that firstly the law is different in different countries and advice you read on the web could have been written from anywhere based on their laws so that is the first thing you need to check. The comments here are all based on UK law; the situation in the USA is very different and much advice on the web would relate to that purely because the USA is such a large country with a huge web presence.

In the UK in general terms the photographer owns the copyright of any photos that they take. They can do pretty much anything with those photos should they so wish and no model release form is needed. This is one major difference with the USA where model release forms do have a purpose and many online articles confuse models about their requirement in the UK - model releases forms are not needed for a photographer to publish photos of a model here. Some magazines may require them but they are not legally required and a photographer can use any photos taken online as they wish.

If you are a model that has posed for a TFP/TFCD shoot then the photographer will provide you with copies of images from that shoot that you can use for your portfolio. The number will depend on the agreement that you reach with the photographer but you should not expect EVERY photo that has been taken. A good photographer will remove poor photos. An indication to me about the professionalism of a photographer is their worst photo that is shown; studio lighting stands or background edges in a shot show me that they do not care much about their work.

Any images provided to you should be used as provided unless you have a written agreement from the photographer that you can edit them including cropping. Any logo included on the photo should remain wherever you use them as in the example below.

Models Divine / Edge Models

Models Divine quote their office address as

39 Great Windmill Street, PICCADILLY, London W1D 7LX

They also then say "Please note that like any agency, we do NOT accept unsolicited appointments or walk-ins. All visits must be preapproved first" However many agencies DO allow walk ins. I wonder why Models Divine don't?

If you do a search on Google you wonder if this is why... this is what 39 Great Windmill Street looks like

Models Divine Office location

British light-middleweight Boxing- Webb v Prince Arron at Medway Park

Last night the British light-middleweight battle took place between Sam Webb and Prince Arron at the Medway Park centre in Gillingham. Models3.com provided the card girls for the match and Jade and Laura did a fantastic job for the match shown live on Sky Sports 1. Prince Arron won the British light-middleweight belt in the 12th round after the fight was stopped with Webb reeling from Arron's onslaught.

Unlike fake model agencies such as UK Models, we do find well paid work for our models. Previously we have also worked with top UK models such as Katie Green who hit the news over her Size Zero campaign and her friendship with former MP Lembit Opik.

Photos of the British light-middleweight boxing Webb v Prince Arron at Medway Park

British light-middleweight boxing Webb v Prince Arron at Medway Park - Prince Arron celebrates his victory

British light-middleweight boxing Webb v Prince Arron at Medway Park - card girl Jade

British light-middleweight boxing Webb v Prince Arron at Medway Park - card girl Laura

Paying model agencies 50 pounds up front - Is it right?

Some people have asked if paying model agencies 50 pounds up front is right?

The answer is no! A genuine model agency will not ask for any money up front as a deposit. The companies that ask for deposits for shoots are NOT modelling agencies. Examples of non agencies that ask for £50 up front are Form models, Candi models, Edge Modelling and Replay Models.

All of these are companies that will sell you photo shoots and they will not refund your money unless you complete the whole shoot and sale process.

Edge Models & Models Divine - Spot The Difference

Edge Models Modelling Management totally understand and respect that you may have certain apprehensions and unease about your privacy and with this being the case, we value your right to safeguard all the personal information you have submitted to us. In submitting your details and having your modelling profile on this site, you automatically relinquish any expectations concerning privacy you have with regards to any pictures and personal information you have made available to us.

compared to:

Models Divine Modelling Management totally understand and respect that you may have certain apprehensions and unease about your privacy and with this being the case, we value your right to safeguard all the personal information you have submitted to us. In submitting your details and having your modelling profile on this site, you automatically relinquish any expectations concerning privacy you have with regards to any pictures and personal information you have made available to us.

Has someone done a find & replace for Edge Models with Models Divine?

New Model Jade

This is the first photo from a shoot with stunning new model Jade. A fantastic first shoot and someone that I think you'll be seeing a lot more of in future.

Alice in Wonderland Theme Shoot

This is the first photo from an Alice in Wonderland theme shoot with Amy. All makeup for the shoot was done by Amy herself.

National Cleavage Day UK Photos

It may be an April 1st joke but National Cleavage Day is trending very highly on Twitter at the moment. From Wikipedia National Cleavage Day is an event started in South Africa but now come to the UK as well supported (!) by Wonderbra. Photos of our models for National Cleavage Day UK are below.

Edge Models ONE STEP AHEAD LTD

Edge Models/ONE STEP AHEAD LTD

Until recently the company behind Edge Models was ONE STEP AHEAD LTD. As of Jan 2011 this was shut down by the government department Companies House. The company behind Edge Models now is Christals Ltd which is also being shut down by Companies House for breaking the law on company registration.

Edge Models have also been run by various other companies in the past such as Model Essence Ltd, all of which had also been shut down.

Any genuine model agency would not keep changing their company and be constantly closed down for breaking UK company laws.

Some recent model portfolio photo shoot shots

These are a few shots from a recent shoot with Safia

Style Secrets at Hempstead Valley 21-23 October 2010

Models3 have supplied the models for the catwalk shows at the Hempstead Valley Style Secrets shows taking place daily at the shopping centre from 21-23 October 2010. Come along to the centre to see the shows, for more info click on the link below

http://www.hempsteadvalley.com/events/style-secrets-free-fashion-event-21st-to-23rd-october

Miss Kent Competition - Miss Great Britain Finals

We recently had the pleasure of being asked to judge the Miss Kent competition, part of the Miss Great Britain beauty pagent. The standard of the competitors was extremely high and the judging was made very difficult as a result. Howver there could be only one winner and at the end of the evening Chloe was crowned Miss Kent 2010.

Facebook Down - Facebook Error DNS failure

It looks like the Facebook website is down again. The error being given varies from
Service Unavailable - DNS failure / DNS error, The server is temporarily unable to service your request. Please try again later to Zero size error amongst others but other websites do not appear affected. The same problem apparently occurred yesterday.
It is very unusual for a multi-country website such as Facebook to ever be down completely and unreachable for DNS. Is this a Facebook server error or some DDoS attack?

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The Importance of Posing!

Here are 2 shots from a location model shoot that show how important the right pose is. The first shot was taken deliberately to show how the figure looks when no effort is taken to pose.

The next shot was taken with the model now adopting a pose that flatters the figure and makes a huge difference to the final shot.

Any photographer should be able to pose their model to make the shot work best.