Book a Paid Model Portfolio Shoot

This page is for booking a paid studio model portfolio shoot at Foyers Photography.

My studio is based at Bentwaters, near Woodbridge in Suffolk. These sessions are designed specifically for model portfolio development, including clean, versatile images that can be used for agency submissions, model profiles, comp cards, portfolio updates, and self-promotion on your own channels.

This is not a general portrait session, business headshot session, actor headshot session, or personal branding shoot. It is a model portfolio session, structured around variety, multiple looks, and portfolio-use images.

Studio Photoshoot

Model Portfolio Shoot Pricing

Session booking fee

£100

The £100 session booking fee secures your studio slot and covers the work that happens before you purchase any images.

This includes:

  • securing your date and time in the diary
  • studio time up 4 hours
  • professional lighting set-up
  • portfolio-first shooting, including headshot, three-quarter, and full-length variations
  • multiple outfit changes to help build a varied set
  • preparation of a private online gallery after the shoot

The £100 session booking fee is non-refundable.

Digital images

£10 per image

After the shoot, I prepare your edited gallery. You then purchase only the images you want directly from the gallery.

Each purchased digital image includes:

  • high-resolution digital download
  • standard edit included
    clean, consistent portfolio finish
  • portfolio usage for agency submissions and self-promotion on your own channels
  • Use on your own social media, website, model profiles, and portfolio pages

You do not have to decide how many images you want before the shoot. You can choose once you have seen the gallery.

Book your paid model portfolio shoot

If this service matches what you need, you can book your paid model portfolio shoot using the form below.

Before booking, please make sure you are comfortable with the way I work:

  • model portfolio shoots are safe-for-work only
  • chaperones are welcome
  • under-18 models must attend with a parent or legal guardian
  • I do not physically adjust posing, clothing, or hair
  • you remain in control of clothing, styling, and comfort levels
  • the shoot can be paused or stopped if you feel uncomfortable
  • final images are professionally edited files
  • RAW files are not supplied
  • digital images are purchased separately from the gallery at £10 each

If you are unsure whether this is the right type of shoot for you, please contact me before booking.

How the booking works

Step 1: Book your session

You book your session date by paying the £100 non-refundable session booking fee.

This secures the studio time and covers the work that happens before you purchase any images, including preparation and gallery build.

Step 2: The shoot

The session focuses on creating a range of portfolio-ready images.

This will typically include:

  • clean headshots
  • three-quarter portraits
  • full-length images
  • multiple looks
  • different expressions
  • simple portfolio variation
  • fashion-led or editorial-style images where suitable

I will guide you throughout the shoot, particularly on posture, angles, hands, expression, and body position.

You do not need to arrive knowing exactly how to pose. The point of the session is to work through it properly and create images that are useful for you.

Step 3: Edited private gallery

After the shoot, I prepare a curated set of images in my standard edit style and upload them to your private online gallery.

Please allow 14 to 21 days for the gallery to be prepared.

The proof gallery is for choosing your images. Once you have selected and purchased the images you want, the final digital files can be downloaded from the gallery.

Step 4: Purchase and download

You purchase the images you want directly from your gallery at £10 per image.

You can buy as few or as many as you need.

Your private online gallery remains available for 12 months, so you can return within that period to purchase additional images if you need them later.

Optional retouch upgrades

My standard edit is kept natural and portfolio-appropriate.

If you want a more detailed finish on specific images, you can upgrade individual files.

Enhanced Retouch: +£10 per image

Enhanced Retouch may include work such as:

  • stray hair tidying
  • under-eye softening
  • small wardrobe smoothing
  • minor background tidy
  • small distractions removed where appropriate

Beauty Retouch: +£20 per image

Beauty Retouch is for a higher-end finish where more time is spent on detail.

This may suit a small number of selected images where you want a more polished result.

Complex edits: quoted separately

Complex edits are not included as standard.

These may include:

  • composites
  • heavy object removal
  • major background work
  • significant clothing alterations
  • more involved Photoshop work

If a complex edit is needed, I will quote for it separately.

What this service is for

What this service is suitable for

This model portfolio shoot is suitable for:

  • model portfolio updates
  • test shoot style portfolio images
  • agency submission style images
  • clean studio portraits intended for modelling use
  • comp card style variety
  • headshot to full-length image sets
  • model profiles
  • self-promotion on your own social media and website

The shoot is designed to create a practical, useful set of images that show how you photograph and how you respond to different styling, framing, expression, and direction.

What this service is not suitable for

This pricing is only for model portfolio development.

It is not suitable for:

  • business headshots
  • LinkedIn profile images
  • actors’ headshots
  • casting-specific actor headshot briefs
  • personal branding sessions
  • portrait commissions
  • family sessions
  • couples photography
  • pet photography
  • maternity sessions
  • commercial campaign photography

If you need business headshots, actor headshots, personal branding images, or a
portrait session, those are separate services with different pricing and
deliverables. You can find them here:

Business headshots — foyers.photography/headshots-suffolk/
Personal branding — foyers.photography/rates/personal-brand-photography/
Actor headshots — foyers.photography/rates/headshot-pricing-suffolk/

Usage and licensing

Purchased digital images from this service are intended for model portfolio use.

This includes:

  • agency submissions
  • model profile pages
  • self-promotion on your own social media
  • Use on your own website
  • personal portfolio use
  • casting-style submissions where appropriate

If you require commercial usage for a business, brand advertising, paid campaign work, product promotion, or third-party commercial use, that sits outside this pricing and would need a separate licence and quote.

Safe-for-work photography only

All paid model portfolio shoots at Foyers Photography are safe-for-work only.

My model portfolio work is focused on portraits, fashion-led images, editorial-style photography, creative portraiture, and portfolio-building images.

I do not use model portfolio shoots as a route into nude, implied nude, adult, or sexually suggestive work. That is not what these sessions are for, and I prefer everyone to be clear about that before the shoot is arranged.

This keeps the expectations simple, professional, and respectful from the start.

Chaperones are welcome

Models are always welcome to bring a chaperone to the studio.
I know that coming to a photography studio, especially for the first time, can feel like a big step. Having someone with you can make the experience feel easier and more relaxed.


A chaperone may be a friend, partner, parent, relative, or another trusted person.
I only ask that the chaperone understands that they are there to support the model, not to direct or take over the shoot. The best chaperones are calm, respectful, and allow the model and photographer to work together naturally.


There is a monitor in the studio, so images can be viewed during the session. This can also help a chaperone understand how the shoot is progressing without interrupting the flow too much.

Under-18 models

If the model is under 18, a parent or legal guardian must attend the shoot.

This is not optional.

I do not photograph under-18 models without an appropriate adult present. The parent or legal guardian must remain at the studio for the session and must be involved in agreeing to the shoot terms, image use, and any relevant consent forms.

For younger models, I keep the process clear, age-appropriate, and professional. The purpose of the session must be understood by everyone involved before the shoot takes place.

Posing, direction and boundaries

This may include direction on:

  • posture
  • head position
  • shoulder angle
  • hands
  • expression
  • stance
  • seated poses
  • full-length posing
  • small adjustments that help the image work better

I do not touch models, adjust clothing, move hair, or physically place someone into a pose.

All posing direction is given verbally or demonstrated from a respectful distance. If hair, clothing, jewellery, or a collar needs adjusting, I will point it out and ask you, or your chaperone if appropriate, to make the adjustment.

Clothing, styling and comfort

You remain in control of clothing, styling, and comfort levels at all times.

I may give photographic guidance about what may work well on camera, such as colour, fit, layers, styling, or how an outfit may look against a particular background. However, the final decision on what you wear is always yours.

You can say no to any outfit, pose, lighting idea, styling suggestion, or direction.

That will not be treated as awkward. It is simply part of working respectfully.

If something does not feel right, it does not need to be used.

FAQ’s

It depends on your goal.

If you are building a portfolio from scratch, you will usually want a balanced set across expressions, framing, and outfit choices. If you are updating an existing portfolio, fewer images may be enough.

I am happy to advise once you have seen the gallery.

I normally suggest bringing more outfit options than you think you will need.

Around 6 to 10 outfit options can be useful, depending on the length and purpose of the session. We may not photograph everything, but having choices gives the shoot more flexibility.

Useful options may include:

  • simple tops
  • jeans or trousers
  • jackets
  • shirts
  • dresses
  • shoes or boots
  • accessories
  • something more fashion-led
  • something clean and simple
  • something that shows more of your personality

Plain clothing often works very well because it keeps the attention on you rather than the outfit. Stronger styling can also work, but it needs to support the image rather than distract from it.

It can also be useful to bring suitable underwear options for different outfits, such as black, nude, or strapless options where appropriate. This is simply practical wardrobe planning, especially if you are bringing lighter clothing, fitted clothing, or tops with different necklines.

You may also want to bring a hairbrush, makeup for touch-ups, water, snacks, and any medication or personal items you may need during the session.

Before the shoot, it is useful to think about what you want the images to do for you.

You are welcome to send:

  • outfit ideas
  • quick phone photos of clothing options
  • Pinterest boards
  • reference images
  • model profile links
  • examples of images you like
  • examples of images you want to avoid

The shoot does not have to be rigid or over-planned. Some of the best images happen when we respond to what is working on the day. However, a little preparation usually makes the session feel calmer and more productive.

I usually shoot tethered to a screen, which means we can review images as we go.

This is useful during a model portfolio shoot because you can see what is working, understand small posing adjustments, and build confidence during the session.

It also helps us make better decisions together rather than waiting until after the shoot to discover what worked.

If you feel uncomfortable at any point, we can pause, adjust, or stop.

You do not need to justify it. A simple “I would rather not do that” is enough.

Sometimes people need a moment to reset, change outfit, ask a question, look at the images, or take a short break. That is completely fine.

I would always rather adjust the shoot than have someone feel uncomfortable.

I do not supply RAW files.

The final delivered images are professionally edited files. RAW files are unfinished working files and are not part of the delivery.

This is standard practice in professional photography and helps ensure the final images represent the completed work properly.

The £100 session booking fee is non-refundable.

If you need to reschedule, please contact me as soon as possible and at least 24 hours before the shoot.

Where I can, I will move the booking to a new date, subject to availability.

Your edited gallery is prepared after the shoot. Images are purchased separately from the gallery.

Yes. You are welcome to bring a chaperone.

Under-18 models must have a parent or legal guardian present.

Yes. I guide throughout the shoot, particularly on posture, angles, hands, expression, and body position.

The aim is to help you build variety without forcing anything unnatural.

You can upgrade individual images to Enhanced Retouch or Beauty Retouch.

I keep portfolio work natural and consistent, so upgrades are best used sparingly and intentionally.

Yes. You can purchase as many images as you like from your gallery, and you do not have to decide everything at once.

Your private online gallery remains available for 12 months, so you can return at any time within that period to buy additional images as you need them.

No, not under this pricing.

Business headshots and personal branding sessions are separate services with different deliverables and usage.

Looking for commercial, headshot or business photography rather than a model portfolio shoot? That's over at Foyers Photography.