Mode Elle welcomes back Top Toronto Photographer, Mai Tilson!

We look forward to welcoming back Mai Tilson and a creative team in the new year!

We are teaming up with photographer Mai Tilson for a photography opportunity! You can view Mia's portfolio and learn more about her here.

CHOOSE YOUR DATE:  Time slots are available on Saturday, February 1st and Sunday, February 2nd, 2025. Upon registering, we will get an email confirming you have signed up online, and then you will be redirected to another page to confirm a time slot on that weekend that works for you! The time slot will be approximately 2.5-3 hours.


LOCATION:  Mode Elle, Belleville ON.

PACKAGES:

1. Adult Test Shoot Package: $360 +HST

This package includes the following:

  • This package is targeted towards models and actors, who need a portfolio update for fashion and/or commercial clients. We will establish a direction for your styling based on clients we promote you to.  
  • 2 styled looks according to your market and how you are being promoted.
  • Hair and make-up provided by stylists.
  • IMPORTANT: If you are the fashion or commercial division, we may advise you to get digitals during this photoshoot to updated your package.

4. Children's Package (Under age of 12) : $305 +HST

This package includes the following:

  • This package is for our young talent aged 12 years and under! If you are 12, then check with us to ensure this package still makes sense for you. and how you are being promoted this year.
  • A themed shoot with 2 fashion looks that tell a story. Make-up & hair styling provided.
  • Kids bring their own wardrobe, but a wardrobe stylist will help put together your final looks.
  • Video with agency prepared script to showcase personality. 


PLEASE NOTE: Anyone who purchases online will be charged a transaction fee of $10 (included in the online price). If you prefer to pay in person, or via e-transfer to skip the transaction fee, please email us at [email protected]. Please keep in mind, that payment plans are ONLY available online through Klarna, Afterpay, and Affirm. 

Pricing options

Select your package based on your age group. After purchase, you will be re-directed to pick your time slot!

Update your media, portfolio, and online presence.

If you are going to CMTC in 2025 national and international agents will expect you to have a professional portfolio. If you have no photos, or a very small portfolio, we highly encourage you to do this shoot.

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Sign-Up Deadline

Register before January 24th, 2025 to secure your spot in the photoshoot.

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FAQ

  • Can I pay online or only in person?

    This new academy allows you to sign-up and pay for this photoshoot online. However we do prefer e-transfer! This saves a trip to Mode Elle to make a payment before the shoot. Select what package you would like at checkout. Please note that when you pay in person or via e-transfer, the transaction fee is not included.

  • What do I need to bring to the photoshoot?

    You will receive an email with a packing list a day or two before the shoot. However, some of the basics to bring to any shoot include arriving hair and make-up free, headscarf, water, and bring a couple pairs of your own shoes for walking around set or shooting outside.

  • What is the cost of prints? When you do I pay for those?

    Your photoshoot time and payment needs to be completed prior to the shoot. For this photoshoot, the deadline for payment is January 24th, 2025. The prints are purchased the day of your photoshoot when you arrive at Mode Elle. By default, for this shoot every model/talent gets 4 images, 2 images of each look. The print payment is $180 + HST at the time of the shoot. This covers the digital editing of each image the photographer does and the printing of each image. If you want to purchase additional images, you can do so at the shoot or once Mode Elle receives the galleries to review. Additional prints are $35 each + HST.

  • How long will the photoshoot take?

    Regular test packages take between 2.5-3.5 hours. Talent Headshot updates and Children's packages take 2-3 hours. Call Mode Elle 1 hour before your shoot time, or before you start driving to Mode Elle, to make sure the schedule is running on time!

  • Refund Policy

    If you request a refund, you will NOT be eligible for a full refund and instead will be given a credit towards the next photoshoot.