Jessica Knight

Agency signed and freelance actor and model.

I am not your regular  model. I am primarily an actor and director for both stage and screen and like to use these skills on modelling shoots bringing alive your ideas. I specialise in character work and story telling. I am happy to work with photographers who want to branch out into this field and can work on concepts and ideas as we shoot.

What I can bring to a shoot

 Good pre shoot comms. I like to discuss shoots beforehand so we are both prepared.

 Arrive on time and don't cancel without very good reason.

 Althpough I am happy to freely give ideas and build on yours I can also take direction

 Able to give ideas and collaborate on concepts. I am an actor and know how to make good sets, and strike interesting poses. I have a range of facial expressions to convey different emotions.

 Try to help you get the best shots you can.

 I don't clock watch.

 I can do my own make up to a reasonable standard.

 Professional theatrical experience, so get into the character we are shooting.

 I drive so anywhere (in the world) is possible. If petrol expenses are covered I can come to you

Can shoot with my husband Greygent who is an actor and photographer (In fact I prefer to)

 Happy to stay overnight nearby if required.

 Having fun.

 Things that I can bring with me

 Extensive range of costumes and props.

 Portable strobe lighting and fill lighting, soft boxes.

 Plain back drops.

Rates, levels and why me?

 30 per hour. Less if over 3 hours. Negotiable, I dont want to be unreasonable.

I love character work, costumes and story telling.

I do not usually shoot nude or topless. Levels are at my discretion with previously collaborated photographers only.

 Travel expenses. Petrol money if over 20 miles away. Accomodation if overnight.

 Because you wont get messed around.

 I turn up on time.

 If I say I will do something I will. I dont change my mind.

 I work hard and try not to waste time.

 Extensive pre shoot comms to be sure we are on the same page and to save time at the shoot.

 Full of ideas to help with the shoot if asked. I am an actor and director i know how to dress a set and how to use props and am at my best when these skills are being used.

 Not full of my own ego and self importance.

 I am there to do a job and will do it well.

 TF. Very rarely unfortunately as I have to make a living from this. No harm in asking though.

Chaperone? If first time then yes. I am sorry but had some bad experiences.

If there is a specific project in mind please feel free to discuss it with me, I am open to ideas. I don't bite and the worse that will happen is 'no thanks'. If its really interesting and uses my skills I may well jump at the opportunity.

 I am nice.

 Experience

 Established actor on stage and in film

Highly expereinced model, studio and location.

 Published for boutique catalogue.

 Green screen work.

 Video work.

 Camera Clubs.

 Group Shoots.

 Happy to work with any level of photographer and to help beginners.

 Trained actor and director.

 Stage experience.

 Film Extra.

 TV advertisements.

 Recent shoots for TV and The Sun.

Other references available on request.