Strategic Development Shoot
Strategic Development Shoot
A strategic development shoot is designed for models who need to build stronger images that attract agencies, clients, and bookings.
This isn't just a test shoot. Every session is built around your unique look, strengths, and the market where you're most competitive. Before we ever begin shooting, we'll review your current portfolio, identify what's missing, and create a plan to produce the exact images your book needs.
This session includes a fashion stylist. Wardrobe is one of the biggest differences between an average portfolio and one that leads to booking work, so each outfit is intentionally selected to elevate your images and showcase your modeling potential.
Whether you're newly signed, preparing to submit to agencies, or simply looking to strengthen your portfolio, this session is designed to give you purposeful images, not just more photos.
What’s Included
Portfolio review and development strategy
Creative planning tailored to your look and target market
4 professionally styled looks with an on set fashion stylist
Fully directed photoshoot with coaching
Approximately 50–100 professionally edited images for your portfolio and social media
Encouragement and time to capture behind the scenes content for Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms
Investment
Agency Rate: $1,100
Available for models signed with qualifying agencies.
Standard Rate: $1,500
For independent models or models represented by non qualifying agencies.
Optional Add On:
Editorial/lifestyle video shoot: +$250
Why This Session Saves Models Money
Many models spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on test shoots that never lead to more work because the images aren't created with a clear purpose.
The Strategic Development Shoot eliminates that guesswork by using Brandon Andre's perspective as a mother agent to identify exactly what images your portfolio needs based on your look and target market.
Whether your goal is to book fashion campaigns, editorials, and runway or commercial campaigns, e-commerce, and social media work, every look is intentionally planned to make your portfolio more competitive for the jobs you want to book.
Instead of paying for more photos, you're investing in the right photos.
FAQs
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To qualify for the agency rate, you must currently be signed with a modeling agency listed on Models.com.
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The Simple Test Shoot is designed to create high-quality portfolio images. The Strategic Development Shoot includes portfolio analysis, professional fashion styling, and strategic image planning based on your look and target market to create images with a clear booking objective.
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Absolutely. Many signed models book this session to strengthen their portfolio, prepare for a new market, or create images their agency has requested.
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Yes. This session is ideal for aspiring models who are preparing to submit to agencies or want to build a stronger portfolio before seeking representation.
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Before your session, we'll review your portfolio, discuss your goals, evaluate your strengths, and determine which images will make the biggest impact based on the type of work you're most competitive for.
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No. The Strategic Development Shoot includes a professional wardrobe stylist who will curate looks specifically for your session. If you have pieces you'd like to incorporate, you're welcome to bring them.
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You'll receive approximately 50–100 professionally retouched images for your portfolio, comp card, website, and social media.
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Yes. Models are encouraged to capture behind-the-scenes content throughout the session for Instagram, TikTok, and other social media platforms.
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Most Strategic Development Shoots last approximately 2–3 hours, depending on the number of looks, styling changes, and creative direction.
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Not at all. Whether you're just starting your modeling career or already represented by an agency, the session is tailored to your experience level and goals.
