Models Direct Reviews - From our Male Models

It was great to try a different type of work for a change. As a promotional model  for Penhaligon's,
I enjoyed interacting with people, I was a little nervous at the start but the staff helped me out and were very kind to me. Thank you Talent Management! It was an experience for sure!

As this was my second assignment with Talent Management I felt more relaxed and confident. The photographers are so skilled and in control that they basically make it all seem quite easy.

Shooting for for Westminster Recliners, I had to sit on a reclining chair, a settee and lie on a bed. Not too strenuous then!

I feel I am improving and found the day enjoyable as everyone at the shoot was nice and friendly. Anyone tempted to try modelling should definitely give it a go as it really is good fun.

I had such a fun time doing the promotional modelling job for Penhaligon's Perfumers in London, I wouldn't hesitate to do it again if the opportunity came up. I was nervous at first but knowing my lines and being ready for the job helped with my confidence.
I was asked to stand outside the store in an 1820's paper boy outfit , approach people as they walked passed and  tell them more about  Penhaligon's and the products. The most exiting part was speaking to all sorts of people and hearing what they thought of it all as well as being complimented on the outfit.
 I would recommend other models and aspiring actors to do promotional work, it's a great environment, interacting with people  will help increase your confidence for future jobs.
My advice to anyone wanting to do this sort of work is always have a good attitude no matter the situation, be chatty, confident, positive, and it will be an experience you'll never forget.
I decided to join Talent Management because I had read lots of good stuff from them and they always keep you up to date with everything. It's my ambition to become a model and actor,  and Talent Management are helping me make my dreams come true!!!

I thoroughly enjoyed my photo shoot for DWP today.  It was well managed and the whole team looked after my needs and directed the shoot very well. I joined Talent Management to add another income stream to my pension. If all assignments are as good as today, I will be pleased to keep on receiving them - please!  Norman

Working for Penhaligon's was a new and exciting opportunity which I thoroughly enjoyed. Being from Edinburgh originally I must have walked past the store a hundred times and always wondered what the brand was all about. The assignment involved dressing in 1870's attire in the character of a paperboy to hand out the 'Penhaligon Times' and get people into the store to try samples. It's safe to say the experience was well outside my comfort zone and whilst it was a cold weekend I had a great time chatting to people and seeing people smile when they saw me handing out the papers in a cockney accent. I would recommend this experience to everyone and also say that Talent Management are a fantastic agency to source promotional work from!

Working for Penhaligon's was a new and exciting opportunity which I thoroughly enjoyed. Being from Edinburgh originally I must have walked past the store a hundred times and always wondered what the brand was all about. The assignment involved dressing in 1870's attire in the character of a paperboy to hand out the 'Penhaligon Times' and get people into the store to try samples. It's safe to say the experience was well outside my comfort zone and whilst it was a cold weekend I had a great time chatting to people and seeing people smile when they saw me handing out the papers in a cockney accent. I would recommend this experience to everyone and also say that Talent Management are a fantastic agency to source promotional work from!

This was my first major video shoot where I was playing 'Jalil' - one of the main roles in the production for Public Health England. The crew were so supportive, especially Alex (director) and Bea (producer).

The atmosphere was pretty chilled, as you would expect in around Shoreditch High Street.

Taking this job has given me a priceless experience and confident boost! It's not like me to take these types of assignments but I had a "why not?!" moment and took the job.

I cannot forget Molly Robinson (Managing Agent at Talent Management) who offered me this booking; thank you very much!

Working for Penhaligon's is amazing. I have been employed through Talent Management as a working actor and model dressed in 1870 attire. It consists of us standing out in the street handing out newspapers and interacting with the public. "Read all about it" being performed in a cockney accent remaining in character for 6 hours really put me out of my comfort zone and has helped me develop new levels of confidence as an aspiring professional actor. I would recommend this experience to all my friends and Talent Management are a fantastic agency to source promotional work. I look forward to future jobs! And am loving the current campaign!

I decided to join Talent Management  because I heard  very good things about the company from friends who had previously signed up . I wanted to get started with  modelling and now I know, this was the right place to start.

This was my first promotional modelling job, at first I was nervous  as  I didn't really know how to come across approaching  people.
However after my first day I got used to the whole concept and loved it! I loved interacting with customers, getting to know people and having so much fun in the process made it even better!! I've met some great people and made friends with the other Talent Management models, I'm really looking forward to doing it all again!

The assignment involved getting into an old school paperboy character, wearing the outfit,  talking to the public about Penhaligon's Perfumers, making them aware of the fragrance/ brand as well as asking them to come in and try the fragrances on offer. The most enjoyable part of the assignment was making people smile/ laugh and seeing people's day improve by simply saying hello or smiling at them whilst in character.

I feel taking part in this promotion, I've really gained a lot more confidence talking to people and  getting involved with the general public. I would definitely recommend this type of work to others, it really does widen your experiences and gives you knowledge on how to approach people and  and  get them involved with a brand.

My advice to anyone wanting  to pursue modelling would be, go for it!
Its great to have this sort of work experience under your belt and doing things out of your comfort zone will give you an amazing adrenaline  rush.

Words can't really describe the feeling you get when the camera is on you, it makes you feel really good inside and makes you appreciate your life a little bit more. Modelling is such a great thrill and experience, if you have the chance to do it then go for it  because you will regret it if you don't.

I enjoyed myself during yesterday's photoshoot for Department for Work and Pensions.  A female model and I were required to play an aspirational couple in their home - looking at the laptop in the kitchen and lounge to find a good pension scheme.

The client made us feel very relaxed, and I therefore gained confidence throughout the day.

I would recommend this experience to others in order to explain how important the scheme is.

If you want to be a model, I would definitely advise finding yourself an agent. l am not really proactive in pursuing modelling work because this is only part-time for me. 

Out of the 3 agencies l applied to, Talent Management was the one that replied to me on time. Highly recommended!

We had a shoot with Mattressman on 17th Dec 15.  We arrived at the studio not entirely sure what the format of the morning was, but everything quickly became clear.  We were warmly invited, briefed and got into bed!  Overall a fun shoot to do.  It involved several different themed shots in a bedroom set.  Ideas of shots were already in mind and we were directed in that sense.  It was very easy and comfortable working with the photographers and end client.  Thanks Talent Management!

I was booked by Talent Management for a shoot for a hair product down in Bournemouth which went very well. I was filmed applying the product to my hair from different perspectives. The shoot only lasted a couple of hours but was enjoyable, the PR and production team were very pleasant which created a comfortable vibe on set.

Thanks to Talent Management for my recent booking with Mattressman.  I really enjoyed the day!

It was exciting beforehand although I was a little nervous as hadn't be photographed in this type of setting.

I was asked to pose for photographs with a wheelchair user and another model as though we were on a day out walking around a couple of lakes, promoting fun and enjoyment for wheelchair users through the company Invacare. We were asked to smile and look like we were telling funny stories or making jokes and end up at a bar.  It was a lot of fun and I would be happy to do it again. I enjoyed just acting as though I was on a day out so feeling the photographs were natural. I felt like I learned to relax a little more when being photographed.

I would recommend the experience to others as it was fun and you can learn things about yourself to improve your modelling.

I joined Talent Management just to fulfill an ambition as some friends has suggested I should try modelling.  My advice to those looking to break into the industry is to never give up and remember that some of your photographs in your e-portfolio might not suit certain clients, but will be very appropriate for others.

It was good to be chosen for an assignment again by Talent Management, even better knowing I was the only one chosen!  Everyone at Wahl UK was nice and welcoming, and I was only required for the hair demonstration for a little while. I would highly recommend this agency for anyone starting off - definitely give it a go, it will be worth it!

Overall I was pretty calm all  because I had done similar things before but I would love to do it again, so thank you Talent Management!

This photo shoot was for Transport For London, we were asked to act natural and just let the photographer take pictures, the most enjoyable part was definitely meeting the other models
I would love to get more assignments like this as it is a great way to build confidence and your portfolio

My latest assignment  from Talent Management  involved  three video shoots for International Workplace, demonstrating  CPR / AED and the recovery position for an e-learing video. The assignment was enjoyable and Mark/Tanya and Gary were very helpful and we all had a laugh. Although I have not been as proactive promoting myself as much as I could  due to lack of time, I do always enjoy my time on assignment.

This was my first assignment for Talent Management. I joined these guys to gain some confidence and also earn a little extra money.  I was a bit nervous at first, but the crew on the shoot were so professional and made me feel very relaxed.  They told me exactly what to do and how to stand, look and act. I was required by a healthcare company to pose as a bicycle technician to show people that although I look as though I am going about day to day tasks happily, I also suffer from psychological issues that you can't necessarily see. I would definitely recommend joining Talent Management - they are friendly, organised and professional.

The overall experience  was great! I went there a little nervous but once  I met everyone,  it went smoothly and  felt like I knew the other models for years.
The job was a Transport For London photo shoot, it involved myself and other models acting like a group of friends on night out in different locations around Oxford Circus. The most exciting part of the day was probably getting through the awkward stage of getting to know everyone.

I decided to get into modelling with Talent Management as a lot of people were telling me to try it, so that's what I did!
I would 100% recommend the experience to others as you meet great individuals from all over. My advice to someone trying to pursue something like this is:  Do not over think it, listen to direction and be your-self.

I had a fantastic shoot today for Clinical Skills Pro.  It was totally what I expected and more - the team were great and made feel fill right at ease, the body painting only took about 3 hours in total and I was taken care of and asked if I wanted anything regularly.  I learnt a lot about the human body today and was captivated by the information which I was required to portray physically.  I loved being part of what turned out to be a very unique experience. Thank you Talent Management for the opportunity!

Working for Invacare was my first assignment with Talent Management and also my first time doing paid modelling work. The job consisted of real life activities, focusing on Invacare and the chairs they make for disabled people. Myself and two others had to pose as a group of friends - chilling out, talking etc as you would do with your mates. The shoot took place in various locations - in a coffee shop, busy shopping center, Cardiff Bay and the glee comedy club.    I really enjoyed my time on the photo shoot and I would love to do this type of work again, as I thought I did well and the photographers and the team were all happy.

The assignment on Saturday in Oxford was a different and unique experience for me as I had to play a superhero character 'Pump' for Medikidz, a medical communications company.  Seeing the Oxfordshire greenery was fantastic. Abby, the director of the assignment, was absolutely lovely to work with; she ran through all what was needed of me and made me feel comfortable straightaway. The location for the assignment was at Oxford's Crown Plaza Hotel, which if you don't know is a beautiful top class venue.  Overall, loved everything about the Medikidz assignment. A BIG shout out to Molly at Talent Management, I appreciate you so much and thank you very much for putting me forward for selection.

I had the best day working on a wedding shoot for Victoria Mitchell Photography just outside of London. The female model was amazing and the creative team were so nice. The shots reflected the energy on the day; just magical. Thanks Talent Management, I would do it all again tomorrow!

The one thing I can say about the assignments from Talent Management is that they are to say the least varied. I have been filmed on furniture, in a holiday park, retirement home, NHS hospital and now a very beautiful garden. Exbury Gardens in the New Forest is really something else and if you read this you might well consider a day out there, because that is how long it will take - but what a day!  Now to get back to the job in question, it was organised down to the last detail by Susie James and photographed by Barry and Sandra Whitcher.  We had a route to follow (myself and my colleagues from TM - Emma and The Tomlinson family) and the photographers followed us as we found our way, with Susie's guidance around this glorious location, stopping every so often at a particular place of special interest, then a picnic lunch, and finally the piece de resistance a ride on a steam train, with Barry running alongside the
train, only to disappear into the undergrowth and emerge further down the line for more photographs.  This assignment was different from any of my previous work with TM but very enjoyable, it was a pleasure to work with Emma again and I will certainly be going back to Exbury Gardens in the early summer for a repeat visit, but this time at my own expense.

Herb