As you’ve hopefully gathered, we’re passionate about what we do. Our pleasure comes from bringing dreams of models, and ideas of clients to life. In addition to this, how much a model can be paid is also something important to us.

Let’s be honest: no one likes to chase anyone for money that they’re owed and neither should they. Another good reason to have Models Direct side by side on your modelling journey is that we ensure that we pay our models on time for their hard work, every time. We don’t want to put our models in sticky and uncomfortable situations where they’re having to ask when they’ll be paid.

In a nutshell, here’s how our payment system works:

· We negotiate a price with our client

· They transfer the money which we then hold in a client account

· We inform our model that they have been selected, whether they want to go ahead with the assignment and the amount they will be paid

· If they are happy, all systems are go!

· On completion of the work, payment will be made immediately

Work can range from £150 upwards dependent on some of the following factors: the size of the assignment, where it’s located (travel expenses will be covered), how large the business is and the timescale they’re hoping it’s completed by.

As a top UK modelling and talent agency, Models Direct, we’re passionate about our level of commitment to model rates, diversity, inclusion and removing barriers such as supermodel expectations. Inclusion is a core value at Models Direct. We positively encourage our audience to apply as a model regardless of gender, age, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender status, marital status, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity. If you’d like to discuss this further with us, in case we’ve missed anything, please feel free to connect with us via phone or email. We’ll put your mind at ease.

Everyone’s very welcome at Models Direct, without the need to hide any part of who you are and what makes you you. Once you’re part of our modelling family, you will be called for assignments. Sometimes it’s as quick as a week after registering like our model Liz who was booked for Sumec UK, so be ready! We look forward to meeting you with the opportunity of being paid and having fun as a model. See you soon!

If you’re an existing model, you’ll know that you’re in a quirky profession that offers hands-on skills, excels your interpersonal skills, broadens your horizons and shines on your CV. You’ll also know that you’re in good hands with Models Direct as we make every effort to give all of our models the chance to be put forward for work that will suit them.

Earn an income and enrich your CV

Modelling is also an excellent way of gaining extra money through part-time assignments especially when times are hard. Moreover, you can harmoniously work around projects to suit your current commitments so you’re not tied into anything restrictive which is a bonus. The beauty of this is that you have the opportunity to pick which assignments you want to do…or not. You won’t be called upon it or questioned about your choice so don’t worry about being put on the spot.

Depending on your experience, the client’s budget, and the length and nature of your assignment, you could be earning anywhere from £150 for the day up to £1000’s. What’s more, no two jobs will be alike, so you’ll be going into each project learning something new whilst adding to your thriving set of modelling skills, and your CV. 

Let’s talk about the commercial perspective

Commercial modelling is a lucrative business and is always yearning for fresh faces of any age and all walks of life. We don’t want to give the impression that current models aren’t valued the same though – they are, and always will be!

The unrealistic look of modelling

As a top modelling agency with a solid 30 years behind us, we aim to welcome more and more people to our platform. Why? Well, we know how it is to become a runway model. To have the whole package – “perfect” (unrealistic, if you ask us) characteristics such as height, build and striking features – isn’t possible. The way catwalk models look isn’t what the general population can relate to either; the idea of perfection can be more damaging than anything. It isn’t inspirational or motivating to see flawless models with moody looks and to-die-for figures in clothes you could never pull off (or fit into, mind!). Thus, Models Direct’s ethos for all these years is to encourage diversity and inclusivity of everyone, giving everyone the chance to be in the spotlight.

If you want to find out where the Models Direct action is happening, read our positive appraisals shared by our talented models about how their assignments went. Our glowing reviews say it all so please have a read when you get the chance. Head on over to our Facebook and Instagram pages to see stills and videos, or stay in the loop with our latest blogs that are released every week.

Well, the short answer is that there is no set figure.

This is because each assignment is different and varies in scale, and every model takes on differing levels of work.

Fees for commercial models tend to start at around £150 a day but can certainly reach thousands of pounds for those who are experienced, in demand and working for clients with big budgets.

What is vital, however, is to work for a genuine agent, one that is registered and accredited as an authentic employment agency.

If you don’t, you leave yourself open to potential problems.

These might include not being paid anything at all, only being paid after a very long time and a lot of chasing or being paid significantly less than you were led to believe.

Models Direct has been operating for more than 30 years now and over the decades has worked with an array of big names brands and major clients.

We have an in-depth understanding of how the modelling industry works and have built up strong relationships with our clients – we trust them and they trust us.

This is not only when it comes to ensuring the safety and comfort of our models but also when it comes to payments.

As an experienced agent, not only do we find work for our models, but we negotiate the very best fees for them.

We then ensure they are paid what they were promised – and on time!

Here is how it works:

1. We are in daily contact with clients who seek particular types and descriptions of models for their photoshoots and other jobs.

2. We select and present models from our books based on the client’s requirements.

3. The client tells us who they are interested in.

4. We negotiate the very best fee possible for the job.

5. We offer the assignment to the chosen model or models and tell them exactly how much they will be paid.

6. They decide whether to accept the assignment on that basis.

7. The client pays us the fee in advance. This way we can ensure there is no change in fee or delay.

8. The model attends the assignment and then receives payment from us within the following few days.

This is the process we have always followed and we know it works for everyone – the client, the agent and, above all, the models themselves.

For more information about the industry, our accreditation and how Models Direct works visit www.modelsdirect.com.

You’ve signed up with us, and are twitching with excitement at your upcoming modelling assignment. Won’t it be great to mix with modelling professionals and further your career in modelling?

We’ve sent you all the relevant information, and you know the location of your job. Everything is in hand. Everything will go swimmingly well. No one really likes to talk about money – economists and bankers are exempt, of course! But the fact is that you’re doing a professional job for a top client, and we pay fairly and on time. Yes – no chasing of payment! But what amount will it be?

Well, modelling fees depend on a few factors. Let’s consider them:

1. A client’s budget. Whilst Models Direct always procures the best (and fairest) fees for all our models – including animal models! – not all clients have the luxury of limitless budgets. Some clients simply have larger budgets than others. That said, all our clients are well-known and are just as fair as we are, so models can rest assured that their fees will be amongst the best around!

2. Location. A modelling assignment could pay better in London than, say, a more remote rural location. But that’s an extremely general detail, and models shouldn’t be too preoccupied about the correlation between location and fees: it’s just that sometimes location plays a factor in the fee amount.

3. Duration of assignment. It shouldn’t need explaining that a three-day modelling job should pay more than a three-hour one.

4. Experience of the model. It stands to reason that a model who’s gained substantial industry experience is usually paid more than a novice. That’s not to say that debut models receive the lowest fees – in fact, if your face fits and our client would love you to appear in their campaigns, debut models can receive surprisingly generous fees.

So, what about hard currency? “Give us the facts”, we hear you cry!

Well, if we had to put a rough estimate on an average day’s modelling fees, we wouldn’t be too far off with a figure of £150. for whole assignments (which could last a few days), the figure could be in the thousands of pounds. Family modelling, for instance, often demands a larger modelling fee because of the scale of the campaign and more models are required.

Perhaps the easiest way to find out how much some of our models are paid, have a look at these two links:

This first one depicts some of our smiling models complete with cheque in hand – see for yourself! 

The second link is a list of fees we’ve paid out to a whole host of models and actors who’ve starred in TV commercials and photo, fashion and advertising shoots. That’s right – real people with real fees!

Fees are just what models deserve, and our clients know the importance of them. There’s only one way to find out how much you could earn on modelling jobs – and that’s to apply to us! We’ll do the rest!

Every day, Models Direct receives requests for models from a wide range of clients: creative agencies, casting directors, events promoters, advertising agencies and businesses across the UK and Internationally. Each and every client is looking for the perfect model(s) or talent for their latest advertising campaign, TV commercial, online content or promotional shoot and with Models Direct every assignment is a paid assignment for our registered models!

For many models represented by Models Direct, modelling is much more than a fun day out or a chance to look great. It’s also a way to earn some very valuable extra money. Even if you don’t become a top earner, paid modelling work can still be a very useful supplement to your income.

Commercial modelling is about ‘real people’, brands worldwide are looking for commercial models who are relateable to their target market while endorsing the product or service in the right way, so don’t worry if you don’t have catwalk or film-star looks, that’s not what commercial modelling is about! Models Direct represents a diverse range of models from new born babies to mature adults of all sizes, looks and ethnicity, this is how as an agency we have been able to successfully provide commercial models to clients internationally for 30 years!

As with all types of modelling, nothing is guaranteed, either in terms of assignments or earnings. Agencies can only offer the work their clients provide, however the bookings team at Models Direct HQ will put you forward for work whenever your look is called for, giving you a chance to launch your modelling career and secure work that’s really rewarding – in every sense.

If you’d like to apply to become a model and earn some extra cash, click here and a member of our experienced team will be in contact very soon to discuss your potential.

Read a list of genuine modelling assignments and fees which our models have recently been booked for and their feedback from the experience.

The Models Direct team look forward to speaking with you soon!