Contrary to popular belief, you do not have to be sixteen-years-old and stick thin in order to be a model. In today’s vastly expanding world of advertising, companies fully recognise that the public wish to see somebody relatable, somebody they can aspire to be. A size zero, 6-foot tall body is hardly achievable for the every day, hard-working people among us.

The modelling industry is open to everybody – men, women, tall, short, plus-size, slender, teenagers, mums, dads, grandmothers, children, babies, even pets! These models are required for a vast host of modelling assignments and work ranging from photo shoots to full television adverts. Remember that almost everything you see promoted in magazines, or on television, is sporting a well chosen model. We may not know these models by name, but we do immediately recognise what they stand for.

Thankfully, there are agencies who specialise in finding every-day, applicable models who are usually extremely talented, busy people who are simply looking for a way to earn a little extra cash and build their confidence.

Models Direct model Nick, for example, was recently called on for a photoshoot.  Nick was asked to pose naturally reading books, listening to music, and working on the computer for Hampshire County Council advertising material – a modelling job where only a real, relatable model will do.

So no matter what your look, there will be a modelling opportunity out there for you somewhere. Here are a few of the most popular choices currently available.