Join as a model
Your next booking starts with a profile.
Brands, agencies and photographers search VELA to cast shoots. Pick a listing, publish your profile, and get contacted directly — no agency cut, no commission on your fee.
One payment
You pay once for one month — or twelve on the yearly price.
No card stored
Nothing is charged automatically. You renew when you choose.
No commission
Whatever a brand pays you for a shoot is yours. We take none of it.
Get discovered
Basic
R199/ month
- Full profile with 5 photos
- Stats, day rate and specialties
- Enquiry inbox and replies
- Listed in city and category pages
One payment · no card stored · no booking commission
Most popular
Pro
R399/ month
- Everything in Basic
- 15 photos plus a video slot
- Availability calendar
- Ranked above Basic in search
- Verified profile badge
One payment · no card stored · no booking commission
Maximum exposure
Featured
R799/ month
- Everything in Pro
- Top of your city and category
- Homepage rotation
- Featured badge on your profile
- Priority review of your listing
One payment · no card stored · no booking commission
Compare the plans
| What you get | Basic | Pro | Featured |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photos | 5 | 15 | 30 |
| Video slot | |||
| Availability calendar | |||
| Verified badge | |||
| Enquiry inbox and replies | |||
| Listed in city and category pages | |||
| Ranked above Basic in search | |||
| Top of your city and category | |||
| Homepage rotation | |||
| Featured badge |
How joining works
- 01
Pick your listing
Choose Basic, Pro or Featured. Monthly or yearly — one payment each, and you renew when you choose.
- 02
Create your account
Email and password, or continue with Google. Under a minute.
- 03
Build your profile
Upload photos and add your stats, city, category, day rate and a short bio.
- 04
Go live and get enquiries
We check every listing by hand, usually within one working day. Then brands can contact you.
Questions models ask
What do I need to sign up?
A few clear photos, your stats (height, shoe, hair, eyes), your city and a day rate. We review every listing by hand, normally within one working day.
How do bookings work?
Brands message you through your profile and you reply from your VELA inbox or straight from your email. You agree scope and rate directly — VELA never takes a cut of your booking fee.
Is it a subscription?
No. You pay once for one month (or twelve on the yearly price). Nothing is charged automatically and no card is stored — you renew when you choose, and renewing early adds to the time you have left.
Do I need an agency?
No. VELA is for models working directly with brands, photographers and agencies. Agency-signed models are welcome too.
Is this a booking or escort service?
No. VELA is a professional modelling directory for commercial, fashion, fitness and beauty work only. Anything else is removed and the account closed.
What if nobody contacts me?
Profiles with 5+ photos, a filled-in bio and a realistic day rate get the most enquiries. Your dashboard shows exactly what's missing, and you only ever pay for the months you want — nothing renews automatically.
Are you a brand or agency instead? See what VELA offers brands