For models, organising a tour is very easy and straight forward.

Initially, models should fill out the contact form below. The contact form requests some basic information, such as contact details, levels, rate, proposed tour dates, minimum number of hours required to make the tour viable, and a link to an online portfolio.

Once we have received this basic information, applying models will be contacted outlining whether their application has been successful. If successful, the model will be asked to send a selection of high-resolution images that are used to create promotional material to advertise the tour.

For all models, it's important to note that a tours success is always dependent on the model actively promoting and advertising a tour. Whilst JRP Studios will help in marketing and advertising a tour, our primary obligation is to provide a creative venue and photographic equipment. As such, touring models are expected to:

• Promote the tour regularly on social media (tagging the studio when doing so) and on freelance networking websites; and

• Make direct contact with photographers in the area who have expressed an interest in working with them.

When a photographer contacts JRP Studios to book a model who is on tour, the studio will inform the model immediately. The model will be told the name of the photographer, specific contact information, and the time slot arranged. The touring model is then expected to make contact with the photographer to discuss any specific photoshoot details. If a touring model receives a booking enquiry themselves, the model should direct the photographer to contact the studio.

Models should also note that, unlike many other studios, models may be asked to shoot at first light or in the late evening due to the studios incredible private location (sunrise and sunset photoshoots are a common occurrence on model tours). As such, there are no 'set hours' during a tour.

For those models who do tour at JRP Studios there is a large and spacious visitors carpark situated on site. Alternatively, if travelling by train, a pick up service from Hinckley, Nuneaton or Rugby train stations is available with prior arrangement.

For models who are traveling to the studio from some distance, or who are working at the studio for multiple days, accommodation is available on site and arrangements can be made to visit one of many supermarkets in the area.

At JRP Studios we understand how demanding a model tour can be, so we endeavour to make a models stay as comfortable as possible. With respect to tour bookings, models are expected to 'meet and greet' the photographers, provide them with a tour of the facility if required, and coordinate all aspects of the photoshoot itself, including the collection of all monies due.

During any downtime, models are free to relax and use any of the amenities on site, or they are welcome to venture in to the surrounding area where there is a large selection of take-aways, restaurants and pubs.

Finally, once a tour is complete and all bookings have been undertaken, the facility at JRP Studios should be left in a presentable and acceptable state. All monies, which will have been collected by the model during the tour, will then be settled at this point, and as on arrival, if travelling by train a drop off service to any of the local stations is available with prior arrangement.

ORGANISING A MODEL TOUR