Model Testing
“It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart, and head.”
~ Henri Cartier-Bresson
Services
Portfolio Augmentation
A personal approach and collaboration between agent, model and photographer. We will decide together on a brief and create images that compliment the models' portfolio and fill any gaps that may exist.
Market-Targeted Images
If an agent is working to push a model towards a specific client or market, we can work together to create images that are on-brand so that their portfolio is as attractive as possible to prospective clients.
Social Media Content
A picture is worth a thousand words but a model's social media platform can speak volumes. The most desirable talent bring more than just beauty to the table and together we can showcase their unique stories.
Videography Services
From simple idents and BTS content to interviews and short films; together we will create footage to elevate models and agencies above the competition.
Basic Test
Outline:
Looks: 3 provided by model, must arrive hair and makeup ready
Location: Shot in home studio or outside or combination
Time: 1-2 hours
Deliverables:
An initial contact sheet for agency selection within 24 hours (unedited preview)
10-15 HiRes images (including 5 fully re-touched images) to be delivered within 24 hours of receipt of agency selection.
Cost: £300
Premium
Premium Testing
(Price on request)
From tests with HMUAs and styling to shoots requiring venue/location hire to even more ambitious projects, please get in touch.
I have my own trusted list of incredible HMUAs and stylists that I work with in London, however, if you would prefer your own please let me know in advance.
Videography
(Price on request)
Rates will vary depending on your needs.
I would love to hear from you to discuss your requirements or any exciting ideas you have!
Exceptional Editing
The highest standards and industry-grade retouching techniques are applied to ensure talent is seen at their very best.
At its most effective, retouching is "invisible"- great care is taken to guarantee that images always look natural.
Any skin imperfections will be expertly reduced or removed to leave the model looking flawless.
Lighting, colours and framing are finely tuned as required.
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Ethical Edits
Extensive work goes into making a photograph before the shutter is released.
We employ many tricks and techniques on set to help show a model at their best but we insist:
NO BODY SHAPE MANIPULATION IS USED IN POST-PRODUCTION.
Only temporary* skin imperfections or marks† that could be covered by makeup will be reduced or removed in post.
*†Examples include but are not limited to acne, acne scarring, blemishes, dark circles, tattoos or other small scars.
Fast Turnaround
Under 48 hours for a basic test:
Years of honing and streamlining the editing and selection processes means that quality is never sacrificed for speed.
From the moment a model steps off set to the delivery of your fully re-touched, HiRes assets; we aim for you to never wait more than 48 hours*.
24 hour turnaround available at a premium.
*Not including time for clients to relay choices from initial contact sheet.
Tried & Tested
Selected Clients
Featured in models' portfolios since 2013.
After over a decade of working all over the world as a professional photographer I still love testing models around my other projects whenever I can.
I started taking photographs at a very young age but my professional career began when I was asked to photograph my model friends for their portfolios.
Before long I was working for a modelling agency in Paris as their in-house test photographer and it was with their amazing support and direction that I began to shoot for other agencies and publications.
Fast-forward ten years and I am still as happy and enthusiastic as ever to return to my roots!
Experience you can trust
It is immensely rewarding to receive positive feedback from models and agents, not just on my work, but also on my ability to build the confidence of new faces in front of the camera.
I'm always happy to pass on the many tips, tricks and techniques that I have collected over my time as both a model and photographer.
I have spent my fair share of time in front of the camera- my own modelling career having spanned over eleven years!
I am incredibly grateful to have been able to work with and learn from some of the most highly acclaimed photographers in the fashion industry.
By applying and sharing the knowledge, experience and skills that I have acquired over a long career on both sides of the lens, I am able to work with talent in ways that facilitate the creation of images that they truly love.
Contact
“It’s more important to click with people than to click the shutter.”
~ Alfred Eisenstaedt
Get in touch!
To find out availability, book a test, or to discuss any other service, please don't hesitate to reach out by using this form.
Alternatively, you can email directly by clicking here.
(For discounts, please see below).
Location
Cannes, Côte D'Azur, France
Studio to be ready early 2024.
London, UK
My studio is situated in West London.
Discounts
Block-booking Discount (Agencies only)
Book 4 basic tests as a block*, get 1 basic test free†.
*When block-booking, a 50% non-refundable deposit will be required to secure the sessions which will then be deducted from the final invoice.
†Free basic test only valid after the block bookings and must be used within one month.