Studio Launch

Worby Ltd is set to open its doors for its official launch on Sunday 5^th December 2010. We will be launching Worby Studios/Essex Photo Studio as well as Blushing Boudoir, so photographers, models, creatives and blushing brides-to-be are all welcome

We will be holding an afternoon drinks reception to allow you the chance to take a look at the studio. If any of you photographer want to bring a model and a camera then feel free as we will be allowing short photoshoots to take place. Brides will be offered the chance to discuss their wedding plans and have mini make-overs.

On the day you will get to meet the Blushing Boudoir and Worby Studios styling team, models, other photographers and brides as well as other bridal related businesses. 

How to model....

There are so many girls out there that want to be models, some are "wannabe" glamour models, some fashion models, some want to be alternative models, but not all of those girls know how to go about getting into the industry. Many fall prey to scam agencies and dodgy "photographers", some even end up being abused and pressured into doing things they do not really want to do. There are several ways you can avoid putting yourself in a vulnerable position.

Firstly, always ask the photographer for references and a link to his/her website. If they are not willing to provide references for you then this should make alarm bells go off. If you decide to go for a shoot with the photographer always let a friend or family member know where you will be. If you are a little nervous about attending the photoshoot alone you can tell the photographer you would like to bring a chaperone. Again, if they do not want a chaperone to come along this should make you think. Some photographers are OK with chaperones, but wont allow them onto set.

Ensure that you get the photographers full contact details (full name, address/studio address, contact number and email address) and keep a copy in a place that someone else is able to access them in case of an emergency. There should be no issue with the photographer providing this information if he is genuine.

Always state your work levels in advance. If you only want to do clothed fashion then make that clear. Any professional should be understanding of this. If you are willing to work up to Art Nude or Nude then let the photographer know, but make it clear to them that you will only do that if you feel comfortable with them. Should the photographer make you feel pressured to work outside of your agreed levels or try to persuade you to do something you do not want to do be strong and leave the shoot. You are well within your rights to walk out of a shoot if you are made to feel uncomfortable or threatened.

If you are paying a photographer for a shoot, all the above still applies. You may also want to get the photographer to sign a document stating that you have paid a fee for the shoot and the images (the agreed amount of images etc). This way if you pay for the shoot in advance (which a lot of photographers insist upon) you are covered should the photographer fail to deliver his side of the deal.

If you are working on a TFP/TFCD/TF* basis then ensure all parties involved in the shoot sign and agreement, or have an agreement in writing prior to the shoot, of the terms. Should the photographer/make-up artist/hairstylist sell any of the images from a TF* shoot then the fee received should be split between all involved in creating the image, unless otherwise agreed.

These are just the basics of being safe, you can find far more information on The Institute of Modeling website and the Alba website.

www.instituteofmodeling.org

you can find a list of known scam agencies and photographers on these sites and they hold some very valuable information on how to become a model, how to be a safe model, how to recognise scams and also some fantastic information on top models.

The Story so far

So here is an introduction as to how I got to this point in my life and career, it may be long, but hopefully it will be interesting! 

I am currently a Make-up Artist, but it took a while to get to this point because I couldn't decide what I wanted to do with my life. I was a high achiever at school, constantly in the top 10% of the school, so when it came to meeting the careers advisor I was expected to have my path mapped out. 

I always had a passion for fashion and make-up but wasn't the most natural in art art class, so totally discounted a creative career. I was more academic, or so I thought. While meeting the career advisor I had no idea where I saw myself in 5 or 10 years, I was only 15 after-all! 

After getting good grades at GCSE, I felt college was a good next step. I adored drama so decided to take a Theatre Studies class, along with Film Studies, English Literature and Sociology. Well, I ended up quitting after the first year as I was getting bored and felt I was wasting my time. I went on to get a job in the West End of London. Not an amazingly well paid job, but it gave me enough to go out, buy clothes and generally enjoy being a teenager. 

I then went on to jobs in project management and event planning (which I did thoroughly enjoy, I LOVE to plan things!). I was working in a very corporate environment, for Investment Banks, and felt that as a young female in a "mans world" there was a limit on what i could achieve. I felt as though there was only so far to go in that business. Whilst working full time for the mighty corporations I was modelling and acting part time. This is where my passion for make-up ignited further. I loved sitting in the make-up chair, not because I wanted the pampering, because I was fascinated with creating amazing looks and transforming people. 

I always took pride in my own make-up and then friends started asking me to do theirs for nights out, it is because of those favours that I found I actually had a talent for making people look prettier. During the daily trek to work I would read fashion magazines, purely for the beauty and make-up sections, my addiction was growing. During my morning commute I would look at ladies on the train who were bare faced and imagine what I would do to them to bring out their best features. I actually started to resent the job I was doing, a job I loved not so long ago. My Fiance began to see how I was changing towards my current career too, not good! 

In December 2007, I began to get these very frightening chest pains, it was so scary and I had several checks for heart problems and lung problems. All was well and no-one could figure out the problem. Then in January 2008 I discovered I was pregnant. The chest pains started to get worse and I hated being on busy public transport, it was then that we realised I was having anxiety attacks! My Fiance, who is amazing, surprised me one evening by booking me onto a make-up course so that I could chase my dream. I decided to leave my job shortly after, for my own sanity and for my health and the health of my baby.

That brings us to today. I have been working on all kinds of photoshoots, ranging from high fashion to boudoir to glamour and done several weddings. I have a stunning 4 month old son, and got married on new years eve to an amazing man. Things are pretty good right now. But they are set to get MUCH MUCH better. 

Natasha Worby