Model agency has a right to ask for money or not?

I was wondering cause I received a call from one model agency, and after we talking he ask me to pay for some pics, as they are agency and so on!!!he mentioned that they have studio and everything I am just paying for photographer.
I was applying for some modelling two days before I received a call from them,but I am not sure is this right or not? And do I have to pay or not?

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Reply 1

Ciel.

Original post by Norman1020

[removed] Don't bother. A genuine modelling agency will never ask you for money. You haven't signed a contract, they can't do anything.

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Reply 2

Dannit2

Original post by Norman1020

is this 'London fashion models' by any chance? Anyhow, DO NOT pay any money [removed]. REAL model agency NEVER asks you to pay for anything, as they cover all of your expenses.

There's an entire thread lurking about somewhere on TSR in regards to London Fashion Models, and these other fake model agencies asking people to pay odd prices for their 'portfolios'

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Reply 3

999tigger

Original post by Norman1020

[removed] Do not pay.

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Reply 4

Dod45

Has anyone heard of front line models Margaret street London?? Any info much appreciated

Reply 5

Ganjaweed Rebel

Don't give them a penny, they are probably some disreputable outfit who will send your pics to third parties and charge you an agency fee.

Reply 6

Broken7003

Original post by Dod45

Has anyone heard of front line models Margaret street London?? Any info much appreciated

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Reply 7

ladygaga101

yes I was at there photo studio in Margaret street with my granddaughter, they said they would get work for her and id hear from agencies in two weeks and got me to pay £150 deposit ,and we agreed to pay £117 pound direct debit for the next 3 months till the £500 is paid for her portfolio and then I get the photographs via email ? they said that I had to buy the portfolio and they keep her on the books and promote her ???

Reply 8

Dod45

Original post by ladygaga101

I cancelled the appt I had for my daughter, they asked for £50 deposit which I paid asked her to bring some changes of clothes, but had doubts so looked on line and decided it was just a con to get money for photos

Reply 9

Broken7003

Original post by Dod45

Hope you cancelled the card u paid deposit on...someone else it happened to ended up paying for a holiday she knew nothing about. Litrelly frauding out of thousands for work that isnt there

Hop

Reply 10

Dod45

Original post by Broken7003

Hope you cancelled the card u paid deposit on...someone else it happened to ended up paying for a holiday she knew nothing about. Litrelly frauding out of thousands for work that isnt there

Hop

Yes card was cancelled the next day

Reply 11

Broken7003

Original post by Dod45

Yes card was cancelled the next day

So if you want to join the other victims, we have got a solicitor and lots of evidence n are filing for compensation email me [email protected] and will join u to group chat x

Reply 12

nickiminaj20

[removed] I'll always do research and ask for advice before I even bother attending any photo shoot or interview. Never pay for anything.

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Reply 13

Lumu

What about total model management are they legit because they are asking me 100 for my child to be represented by them 😩

Reply 14

lightlyblue

do not pay any cash upfront [removed]

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Reply 15

sharonnie1

Hi, please has anyone heard anything on The Fashion Lounge Devonshire Place Mews? And bad experiences? I applied there and I was asked to pay £1000 for my portfolio before getting a job

Reply 16

AsalaR

these are terrible agencies

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Reply 17

ipace_91

Original post by sharonnie1

hi, please has anyone heard anything on the fashion lounge devonshire place mews? And bad experiences? I applied there and i was asked to pay £1000 for my portfolio before getting a job

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Reply 18

Choni

Hi what about uk models ? There asking me to pay 500 for a website for my daughter and her photos on cd has anyone had experience with these? We went to photoshoot and seemed legit there were other children there too and a teenager any info most welcome !!