Modeling Photography serving st. Louis, Kansas City and beyond
High End Beauty & Fashion Portraits for Aspiring and Established Models
Modeling digitals Starter Package
Build a strong first impression with clean, professional modeling photos.
For new or aspiring models, this session is designed to create a polished comp card - your essential visual résumé. We’ll capture the core shots agencies expect to see: a natural headshot, waist-up, and full-length photo, along with one creative or lifestyle look to show range and personality.
During the session, Henry provides expert posing direction and styling guidance to help you look relaxed, confident, and authentic on camera. The resulting images are ideal for comp cards, online model profiles, and submissions to reputable talent agencies.
Sessions include:
Up to 60 minutes of studio time
Professional posing and expression coaching
No modeling experience required
Whether you’re just starting your modeling journey or updating your portfolio, this session gives you everything you need to make a professional first impression.
Contact Us
Agencies and clients alike are drawn to models who demonstrate a genuine commitment to their image and presentation. Send a message for more information on pricing and availability.
Our commitment to capturing your unique beauty, versatility, and marketability will give you the edge you need in the competitive modeling industry. Elevate your modeling career with magazine-ready images that tell your story and open doors to exciting opportunities.
Henry David is a member of the Professional Photographers of America, and an award winning Beauty and Fashion Photographer. Henry David is a member of the Professional Photographers of America. His work has been featured by MARIKA, BEAUTICA, SELIN, PHOTOHOUSE, ARTELLS, LUXIA, MALVIE, PUMP, and IMIRAGE magazines. He is an Editor's Choice and Beauty Insiders award winner selected by PUMP magazine.
Professional Modeling Digitals - The Foundation of a Successful Modeling Portfolio
If you're serious about starting your modeling career, your digitals (also known as “polaroids”) are your first and most important step. Agencies rely on these clean, natural photos to evaluate your look, proportions, and potentialk, often before they ever meet you in person.
What Are Modeling Digitals?
Digitals are straightforward, unretouched images that show your natural appearance without heavy styling or editing. They’re designed to highlight your features in the most authentic way possible, think of them as your modeling résumé in visual form.
While they may seem simple, digitals must be done correctly. Every top agency expects clear, consistent images that showcase you in natural light, with minimal makeup and form-fitting neutral clothing.
Why Professional Digitals Matter
Many aspiring models try to take digitals at home with a phone, but agencies receive hundreds of submissions a day, and small mistakes in lighting, posing, or angles can mean the difference between getting signed and getting overlooked.
Professional digitals show that you understand industry standards and are serious about pursuing modeling. They also ensure that your photos meet the specific technical and visual requirements agencies expect.
What Agencies Want to See
Every reputable modeling agency looks for these core images at the very minimum - many agencies will request specialty shots in addition to the following:
Straight-on headshot (neutral expression)
Smiling headshot (natural, relaxed smile)
Left and right profiles
Full-length front view
All photos should be evenly lit, shot in natural light, and feature a plain background.
How I Help You Get It Right
As a photographer who works with aspiring and signed models, I know exactly what agencies look for:
During your session, I’ll guide you through:
Clean, agency-appropriate posing that flatters your proportions
Neutral expressions and relaxed body language
Wardrobe selection that highlights your figure naturally
Professional lighting that keeps your skin tones accurate and consistent
My goal is to help you present your most marketable self - authentic, confident, and ready for agency review.
Preparing for Your Digitals
A few simple steps make a big difference in how your photos turn out:
Keep your skin clear and hydrated
Avoid heavy styling or makeup
Bring a fitted white or black tank, jeans, and simple heels or sneakers
Pull hair away from your face and keep jewelry to a minimum
Get plenty of rest before your session
Your Next Step in Modeling
Professional modeling digitals are an investment in your future. They’re your first impression with agents and scouts, and they can open doors to commercial, runway, and editorial opportunities across the Midwest and beyond.
If you’re ready to take your first professional step into modeling, I’ll help you create digitals that get noticed, clean, confident, and true to you.
Henry David Photography specializes in modeling digitals, model portfolio photography, and fashion portraits in St. Louis.
Whether you’re submitting to local agencies or building a portfolio for national representation, your images should reflect your professionalism from the start.
Get in Touch to learn more about how we can build your modeling portfolio together:
