LMA Moves to stage 2...


With around 50 active models now on our books and new models signing up at a rate of about 3-4 each day, we're well on our way to our target of 150 active models for our launch to clients sometime in May.


It's been a bit of slog in terms of studio time to get pictures shot for each girl, but we've just about kept up with the workload.


As the launch deadline gets closer, we're also adding new features to the LMA site. Some features are designed to make using the site easier and faster for clients, others are meant to protect the privacy of our models and reduce the problem of picture-oglers who have no intention of booking.


For Clients


For clients, we've introduced a clean, easy to use filtering system to make finding the models they want as easy as possible.


There's also a multiple shortlist feature so they can easily keep track of suitable models for each of their ongoing projects.


We've added a location filter, so clients can choose models who live close to where the job is planned to happen. That helps minimise travel delays.


Finally, there's downloadable z-cards for each model, so clients can keep a physical reference handy, too. Z-cards are great for meetings and can increase bookings.


For Models


For models, we've changed the date of birth information shown to clients so that only the age in years is shown. It's really not necessary for clients to know a model's birthday...


The location feature only shows details of a vague area to clients, such as London or East Midlands, not a town or any other more easily searchable information.


This lets us help clients book sensibly without compromising our model's privacy in respect of their address   details.


We've changed the browsing system so that even though all models are shown to any visitor, guests can only see the first picture in each model's set and no other information apart from their modelling name.


Once signed in, clients can of course see the full picture set and all relevant details to assist them in making booking decisions, but a visitor can only get to be a sign-in client by going through our vetting procedures. That means we can check that all clients are genuine businesses who actually want to book models and will behave responsibly and professionally.


Future Plans


Soon to be added is a new client module for making bookings. We hope to make this as automated as possible so that there is never a problem with us inadvertently delaying procedures. Even so, we'll be able to check booking details and intervene when needed.

In the next few weeks, we'll be asking all models to double check their personal details to ensure everything is complete and accurate.


We'll also be asking models to check their contact details are up to date and that our phone numbers and email addresses are recognised by them as LMA so that delays don't occur if we need to speak to them urgently. It's often the case that bookings are last minute, so a delay of even a few hours could easily be the difference between landing a lucrative job and nothing...

What About You?


If you're an aspiring model, female, aged 16 years or over then we still want to hear from you.


At the moment, we especially want classic catwalk models - 5'8" - 5'10" tall and dress sizes 6-8, but all types of female models are still very much required.


We want petite to plus size, blondes, brunettes and redheads, white, black and asian, fashion, commercial, promotions and glamour models, actors, singers, dancers and more.


Visit LMA to sign up now!