Policies

RATES:
Rates are determined at time of booking depending on stills/digital, video, digital + video and usage. Models may be booked by the hour, half day, or full day. There is a two hour minimum on all bookings. Models’ hourly rates are subject to change.

DAY RATE OR HALF DAY RATE:
Clients will be billed from call time to release time. This includes lunch breaks. A day rate or half day rate must be specified in advance of the booking. Models can be booked for a four hour half day.  Or an eight hour full day at a discounted rate. Overtime fees apply and will be prorated every fifteen minutes past the scheduled time.

TRAVEL TIME:
Travel time is computed at one half the hourly rate, or a flat rate may be negotiated in advance.

FITTING RATE:
Fitting time may be charged at half the hourly rate. The minimum booking is one half hour if the fitting takes place at (and immediately before) the job location, or one hour if held at any other time or place.

SHOPPING TIME:
If a model is asked to shop for specific items for the booking, a preparation rate may be charged.

PREPARATION TIME:
When special preparation is required, such as make- up, props, hair, etc., time will be billed at the normal hourly rate unless negotiated in advance.

FEES BILLED AT 1 1/2 HOURLY RATE:
Before 6:00 a.m. and after midnight is time and one half.

LINGERIE/SWIMSUIT: 
Sheer nightgowns, undergarments, semi-nudity  are booked at double rate.

BACKGROUND GROUP EXTRAS:
When a large group of unidentifiable models are used in the background, special rates may be arranged.

FASHION SHOW RATES:
Rates available upon request.

TRADE SHOW/PROMOTIONAL RATES:
Rates available upon request.

CANCELLATIONS:
24 hours prior to booking – no fee. 12 hours ahead – half fee. Day of booking – full fee.

WEATHER PERMITTING:
See cancellation fees above.

AGENCY SERVICE FEE:
An agency service fee of 20% will be added to all bookings for the services of Unique Models and Talent. No agency fee is added on travel or hotel amounts.