Bookings
Booking times must be specified by the client in advance,
and if the shoot runs over, the model’s time will be charged for in 15 minute
increments. Common sense is usually applied here, and when the model is filling
out a form, if the booking only went over by a minute or two, it would be
considered impolite to charge for another fifteen minute block.
Overtime Rates
Models usually get paid overtime (time and a half) on
Saturdays or if bookings are for longer than eight consecutive hours. Overtime
rates can also apply to Sundays and holidays, but are usually negotiated on a
case by case basis. There are also special rates for underwear or nude work,
but this is usually negotiated on a case by case basis.
Cancellations
If the booking is cancelled with more than 24 hours’ notice,
then usually a cancelling fee will not apply. However, if it’s less than this
the Modelling Agency may charge in full, unless the booking is rescheduled, in
which case they may be more lenient.
Sometimes a ‘weather permit’ will be stated at the time of booking, and
if the described type of weather is not occurring when the shoot is taking
place, is can affect the cancellation rates.
Travel time and expenses
Will be negotiated for each modelling job, but typically, for jobs
within a certain radius, the client will not be responsibility for covering
expenses or model’s travel time. However, if the shoot is outside that radius,
they may need to pay the costs and in part or full for the model’s time.
Wardrobe
As standard, a model may bring up to three outfits from
their own clothing for commercial work, but the client will be expected to
provide any specific clothing that is required. Naturally for fashion modelling, the client will provide the clothing!
Employment
Models are not the employees of the modelling agency, and
work on a self-employed basis. As such they are responsible for their own tax
arrangements.
Usage
Rights of usage of the photographs are limited to the
specifics detailed in the model release document, and all other rights are
reserved. If a modelling agency discovers a breach of these restrictions they
may demand appropriate remuneration. Print rights are usually for one year,
unless stated otherwise. The modelling agency also withholds usage rights until
they have been paid in full by the client.
