A current picture of you.
Model digitals, also called polaroids, are simple photographs that show your current face, proportions and appearance. They give an agency a clear starting point for a submission or an update to your representation.
You can take digitals at home by following an agency’s submission guidelines. If you’d like help with preparation, posing and choosing your images, I guide you through the process.
The session.
- Send an enquiry. Tell me where you plan to apply, if you know, and when you need your photographs. You do not need to have an agency already.
- I help you prepare. I consult with you on wardrobe before the shoot, so you know what to bring.
- I direct you on set. Allow approximately 25 minutes of set time. I shoot with natural light to my laptop, where we can review the photographs together and see what is working.
- Your photographs arrive. Within 1 business day, I send a Dropbox link with all the good photographs and my top 6–12 highlighted to help you choose your submissions.
Agencies ask for different views and selections. I shoot a range to cover common submission needs, so you can tailor your selection to each agency you apply to. If you have a specific request or deadline, include it in your enquiry.
Where we shoot.
I’m based in Teneriffe, Brisbane. Send your preferred dates and I’ll confirm the shoot location and availability when we arrange your session.
Need a wider set of images? Explore Brisbane model portfolios. Digitals can be added to a portfolio shoot for $120.
Before you book.
Do I need a photographer to take my digitals?
No. Clear photos taken at home by a parent or friend can be enough. Follow the agency’s instructions first. I hear “Mum tried to take these” quite a lot. Full credit to Mum for giving it a go. If the light, angles or posing aren’t quite working, I can help you get a set you feel comfortable submitting.
Why have your digitals taken with me?
I bring experience from photographing models in New York and working with talent represented by agencies including The Society and Elite. I help with wardrobe, light and direction, then we review the photographs together as we shoot. You receive current images and a considered selection to make choosing your submissions easier.
How much do model digitals cost?
A standalone session is $350 AUD for unsigned models, including approximately 25 minutes of set time, direction throughout and wardrobe consultation before the shoot. Digitals are $120 as a portfolio-shoot add-on. Represented models can access private agency rates.
What do I receive after my session?
I deliver all the good photographs from your session via a Dropbox link, exported at a resolution suitable for email or agency uploads. Alongside the full set, I include my top 6–12 photographs that I feel represent you best, so you have a starting selection for your submissions.
Turnaround is 1 business day from the shoot.
What should I wear?
Simple, well-fitting clothes that show your shape: a plain T-shirt or singlet with jeans, trousers or a skirt. I’ll help you choose beforehand, and you can bring an outfit change if you’re unsure. Swimwear is not required for an initial-submission session with me. You’ll find more detail in my guide to preparing for model digitals.
How should I prepare my hair and makeup?
Think “done but undone”: hair that looks good on an ordinary day, with natural makeup or none at all. You do not need a makeup artist. The aim is to show your skin, features and current appearance clearly.
Do I need a portfolio or modelling experience?
No. First-time models are welcome. I guide you on set, and we review the photographs together on my laptop so you can see how they’re looking. If you’re already represented, bring any specific requests from your agency.
Are digitals the same as a portfolio shoot?
Digitals use simple, even lighting to show your current appearance. A portfolio shoot explores a wider range of lighting, styling and expression. If you need both, you can add digitals to a portfolio session for $120.
Can a parent enquire for an under-18 model?
Yes. Include a parent or guardian contact in the enquiry so they can be involved in communication and booking.
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