Published: 5th Dec 2024
To all the uni students out there, here we go again! It’s another academic year in undergraduate or postgraduate education for you. Are you ready for the next level and are you eager to specialise your field of interest?
There are many things to consider when studying at university so it makes sense for you to have looked around for student accommodation if you live far from the campus, want some independence or are an international student.
Have you heard of Here! Student Living? They’re a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) in cities including Leeds, Cardiff, Exeter and Glasgow with their latest expansion in Leeds totalling 2,150 beds.
With the latest addition to the residential investment, Here! Student Living requested 11 of our young female and male models for their onsite student accommodation shoot this March 2024. And you know, they were absolutely fantastic.
None of them had met before the shoot but you honestly wouldn’t have been able to guess! We’re pretty sure there were some friendships made on the shoot and hopefully, they’ll be long lasting ones too!
We’ve got great group pics of the happy modelling team together on set, which gives you as well as us a clear snapshot of how fun the shoot was. To emphasise this, we’ve got a bundle of testimonials straight from our teen models who were happy to share with us and you!
Pranay (YFWD-7699) gave us this amazingly in-depth feedback. Check it out:
“I loved this experience with them as a starting out model.
1) Do NOT worry about the admin fee. That’s normal and required capital for them to market you well to brands.
2) The first few months WILL be slow. But, when your portfolio does spark interest – it will maintain that! I got 2 shoots within 5 days after 4 months of waiting. It really is that random, but with a great selection of pictures and a good work ethic: you can definitely fasten this process.
The people are really good – I’ve worked with Charlie and Gemma so far, and they’ve always been there to help and guide me through the process.
Overall, definitely worth a shot if you get selected by them!”
Jennifer (HCDD-989) reflected on her experience saying,
“The shoot was a really fun experience for me because I got to work with people and even made some new friends. The atmosphere was relaxed and we were supported to participate in different ways that made the shoot more interesting.
Looking forward to more opportunities like this. Thank you Models Direct.”
Yang (STRH-3486 ) left us with this insight:
“A lot of fun and got to meet great people.
I just did my first shoot yesterday for the Leeds uni accommodation and I walked out of the shoot feeling pretty happy as not only was the work fun, but I got to meet the other models. Half of the day, the models were sat in the waiting area for the photographers and videographers to set up the rooms we were doing the shoots in which gave us models time to get to know each other and connect with each other which was amazing. Getting to know about other people’s backgrounds and their experiences in modelling.
Our lunch was paid for us which was a nice bonus. Overall, I would love to do it again if it means for a fun experience with other models where I can connect with others.
For anyone who is interested in modelling but is also daunted by it, I would say just give it a try as it’s not often that people to get do something for work which is genuinely fun, collaborative, and you get taken care of well by good staff in a comfortable environment.”
Even though they felt nervous, here’s Tritha’s (HRFK-8687) recount of their experience on set:
“I had my first photoshoot with Models Direct today. I was nervous in the beginning but Gemma was kind enough to talk me through the process and coordinate during the entire process. I worked alongside five other models and since the beginning of the shoot, we all got along really well. The crew and coordinators were really supportive. We had lots of fun and laughter throughout the shoot! Can not wait to work with Models Direct again!”
So if you’re a young person looking for an opportunity like our modelling squad did, get in touch with our team. Or if you’re a brand or company looking to hire, look no further – we’re here to help!
