Models Direct believes that beauty is everywhere. There’s no specific set of beauty standards, and people from all walks of life should be celebrated because everyone is beautiful in their own way.
Our agency never says no to anyone, whether it’s on behalf of themselves, someone else, or a pet model.
No matter who you are or where you’re from, we celebrate diversity and inclusivity. Our agency is 100% committed to continuing to break down barriers and pledging to make the modelling industry accessible to everyone who is interested in trying it out.
Models Direct has a strong sense of community and collaboration. Our diverse models are building strong partnerships with our clients. We’ve been doing this for 35 years, and it’s safe to say that we deliver what we promise every time. Our amazing models cover a wide range of categories, including:
Plus-size
Petite
People with disabilities
Body part modelling
As diverse as our models are, so are our clients. We have a wide range of industry leaders who enjoy our comprehensive modelling services.
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Our models range from babies through to mature talent, and pet models too! Prominent names such as Greene King and Morrisons have hired our models, and we’re very proud of the successful marketing campaigns we’ve had the pleasure of being part of.
Darren (WMPN-8388) was hired for a Business Disability Forum photo shoot. He left his review about his experience here:
“Respectful and Amazing…
My husband went on a shoot with Models Direct today. He had the time of his life!! Bearing in mind, he has a disability that makes it hard to walk, he met his liaison this morning, and it was plain sailing from there!! All (disabled) models were treated with the utmost respect, all needs met, and a fun but exhausting time was had by all. Communication has been brilliant throughout, and even though the shoot was at an airport, everything was organised so well, there was no time for nerves. Would TOTALLY recommend Models Direct to all ages/abilities! Thank you!!”
Date of experience: 10 June 2024
Icelia was also booked with the Business Disability Forum. This was her second assignment with the company, and she left this feedback about her time on set:
“I was surprised that I was shortlisted for this position in the Business Disability Forum at the University of Reading by Models Direct for the SECOND assignment.
I arrived at the University on time, which I had to informed the client by texted I was in the building (that was in the Call Sheet) and the client was very pleased and came down to meet and bring me back upstairs to the top floor and the client introduced me to her team, which I felt at ease and the photographer as well. Didn’t get the chance to talk with the rest of the models when I arrived, but as the day went on, I was able to fit in nicely with the models as well.
A productive day for me, I had to work closely with the photographer (she had to walk through or around to point direction for me to take, or have a small conversation with the model that I am paired with, or just have eye contact, etc) and the model for showing or demonstrating how to do this or that. The client had to be involved in each department (it was nice to explore and to take part in these projects) of how the layout of myself and other models to be, as working together as a team. For example, I had to deal with a sick patient in knowing how much pain she was in, etc. I was also working in a laboratory using scientific methods by demonstrating how to use it, etc, by assisting him. I got to work as staff in the University Reception and had customers come over to me and ask me questions or advice, direction, or interest in where to go, etc.
This is such a lovely experience for me and the rest of the models that took part in this incredibly interesting Business Disability forum. Very grateful for the outcome of this amazing assignment.
Thank you so much for this opportunity!”
It’s always great to hear how our models get on with their assignments, and it inspires us to continue our best-in-class services.
Our dedicated team adds new job opportunities so that our registered models can apply directly, offering opportunities for all. Some most recent additions include:
25-45 year old male models wanted for a footwear photo shoot
20-30 year old female models wanted for a drink rebrand photo shoot
Boys aged 7-13 years required for Natural History Museum’s Christmas photo shoot.
Models Direct is keen to hear from models from all backgrounds and will continue on our mission to support people from underrepresented backgrounds.
