I was approached on the telephone by a lady who wanted my 13 year old daughter to attend a modelling session, after seeing some shots my daughter had uploaded to a modeling site. As my daughter was only 13 and had never done any modelling etc, I was a little sinical. This lady reassured me that as they were not a modeling agency, the appointment would be very informative for myself and also my daughter. They would explain the ins & outs of modelling, be open with my daughter to whether they felt it was something she would be suited to, explain what modeling agencies are about, advise her to where locally she could go to get a portfolio etc .. This all sounded totally the opposite to what I would have expected and I was actually quite impressed, or maybe now thinking back became very gullible !!!The appointment was made for 26.08.13 (Bank Holiday) in Manchester (30+ Miles away), I was asked to secure my appointment with a £50 REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT, this was paid 12 days before the event 14.08.13 via paypal. I arrive with my daughter on the day/time to a packed studio, asked by the receptionist to take a seat & complete a form, then the both of us were left on a sofa without any communication for the next 2 hours. Eventually a photographer approached us and just asked us to go through the outfits and explained once the outfit was on my daughter would have her hair/makeup done and then the photos would be taken, this is exactly what happened for the following hour. I am now thinking to myself ok so the informative/guidance chat must be happening once the photos have been taken. Again we are both back seated on the sofa, surrounded by the majority of the ppl who where already in the studio before we arrived. We have now been in this place 3 hours without any real communication and I am presuming whatever is happening next all these other ppl are before us. I then approach the receptionist and ask if she thinks we will be finished within the next hour as after 4 hours I really must leave, with having other arrangements on my Bank Holiday, her face said it all. After another 40 min wait she advised me I would be seen by someone in about 10/15 mins and it would take roughly an hour for them to talk to me. Obviously I advised her this was not realistic as I really did have to leave shortly, she disappeared to return with a You can go up now and they will just spend 10 mins with you So it had gone from this chat/information would take an hour to a 10 min job !!! That in itself was enough to ring alarm bells. I kept to my side of the bargain and continued upstairs with my daughter to yet another seating area. After 5 mins I was approached to be told there was an issue with the computers and they wouldnt be able to see both of us then, would we mind waiting a bit until they could fix the pc. By this time I was beyond happy, so I was told I could make another appointment to come back and complete the session. I was then asked to sign 2 copies of a form which stated if I did not turn up for my follow up session then I would be charged a £75.00 no show fee. At this stage I have parted already with £50.00 refundable deposit, £15.00 parking charges, petrol costings, 4 hours of our time for what in return ??? As it wasnt for any form of customer service nor professionalism. I returned with my daughter the following Saturday 31.08.13 at the time allocated, to be seated in yet again the infamous seating are. We wait 15 minutes until the lady I was booked in with returns with her lunch to take me to the infamous seating area upstairs for another 15 mins. We have now been seated for 30 minutes and no information has been gained. The lady then greets me yet again with sorry about the wait, just uploading your daughters details it shouldnt be too much longer. We are eventually seated within this room that held all the informative information to be greeted with 1 lady who was just a sales person. Unfortuantely for her she was advised with all my negatives from start to finish, there would be no way I would be buying any prints etc as that wasnt what I was advised the day was about. If I wanted my daughter just to attend a glamour photo shoot I could have bought one closer to home off Groupon Living SocialSince returning home 31.08.13, I have been unable to contact anyone from Kube Studios nor the original lady of contact in Model Guides. I tried calling numerous time to either an ansaphone straight away or to the phone ringing out. I have also sent numerous emails to the gentleman who kindly accepted my deposit on paypal and to the lady who misinformed at the start, they have all been returned with a delivery report to say the email has been delivered but no personal reply from either of them !!! It is now 35 days since my REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT was paid and 23 days since we attended the actual appointment and guess what no REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT has been returned.By the previous reviews Kube Studios are great if that is what you are read more

The review below seems a little unfair, and I read it before going down myself, so went with some suspicion. I had a very different experience, and as far as I could tell so were the others I met there. There is some waiting between shoots, make up etc, so everyone gets chatting which is interesting. I didn't have far to travel in but some had come from Essex and another from somewhere quite far, but I can;t remember exactly. I arrived and had to fill out some forms before heading for make up. There were about 3 make up artists and a stylist, and they basically did what I though was quite a natural look (I'm 23 female, want to get into fashion). I then had to wait for the studio to be free and then went on set for about 20 minutes. That was def the best bit - good direction, lovely looking studio. I then went back out to make up, into studio, etc a number of times, short waits in between, but then I had to get changed etc. All in all it was really good, everyone tried really hard, the atmosphere was busy - you could tell something was happening. It was a Thursday so not sure if that is a quiet day or not. Probably busier on a weekend. After the shoot was finished I was talking for ages with some of the staff there, and it was getting quieter towards the end of the day and the rush was over. While it was busy it was buzzing and always alot of people watching while hanging around. It took a while between leaving the studio and getting the feedback I had gone for. A lady spent around an hour-ish with me and we basically discussed what I was after and what I wanted to do. Very helpful and kind, can't fault anyone there for not wanting to know, or being bored. they were all actually quite interested (and interesting) and clients mingled with staff really well. All in all good. Feedback good, positive place and would recommend. read more

Went to Kube on in August 2013.Travelled from Cornwall. It was the 2nd studio we had visited and had already signed at an agency that morning so took my 9 year old son for the experience and to get our 50 quid deposit back. Not really the stuff dreams are made of, but an experience in patiently waiting at a shoot. Pretty grubby hair and makeup area and the modelling advice was so hurried it was impossible to focus on, the adviser was inbetween signalling her friends to wait for her as itll only take a minute. I realise shes repeated the script a billion times to us hopefulls so its not very inspiring for her just groundhog day with snotty kids. Didnt learn anything apart from getting the licence from the council.All the staff were kind though and it was fun for an hour or so. When it came to going into the office to talk money i gave up hope getting our 50 quid deposit back, we were offered all the pictures for 1,000.00 or some for 600.00 and a couple for 300.00 or just swap the deposit for one of the pictures. The pictures were great and it was sad not to come home with them, we left the office just feeling a bit scammed. and wernt permitted t talk to the other clients before we left, i assume so we didnt mention figures. If you are looking to experience a modelling shoot for fun and have some cool pictures of yourself after for lots of cash, then this is for you, but for me it was a bit of a con pulling at kids dreams of being famous and putting mums n dads in the hot seat to get their cash or otherwise break the kids hearts, bit of a low punch I thought. And then, my faith was partially reinstated as my deposit was put into the bank this morning read more

My daughter has been begging me to take her in to do a photo shoot through Luxe Models at Kube Studios in London. I felt it was a long way to travel so I was really not up for it as we live in Bristol. However my daughter is very persistent and kept asking me to take her. Luckily for me they have just opened up a studio in Birmingham. We went last weekend and I was really impressed. The staff were very professional, many had worked in London and the quality of the photos was very surprising. My daughter was thrilled and I was happy that she got what she wanted without having to travel all the way into London. Thanks everyone for such a great day. read more

Ive been trying to get into modelling and I was recommended by my friend to contact Luxe models. They helped her to do her first photoshoot recently and she really liked her photos. I went to London with my Mum, they insisted on me bringing her which meant it was all legit. I really enjoyed having the hair and make up done. all the changes were incredible. They made me look so different.like someone out of a mag. My Mum couldn't believe it was me. The photographer was really friendly and really helped relax me as I suddenly got really nervous before starting. Overall Im so happy and all my friends are now really jel of my photos on Facebook! read more

I was a bit skeptical about going to Kube at first as I was worried it would be one of those make over studios where they do really naff makeup and hair. I had a really clear idea of what I wanted from my fashion shoot and took loads of pictures from mags. the hair and make up team were really nice and were able to do a few of the looks I asked for.they didn't have all day and I had a lot of looks! The photographer liked that I had lots of ideas for poses and was frank about what was working and what wasn't.My only complaint was that it was all over too quickly! my photos looked really cool after the retouching. read more

I had a fantastic time trying out modelling at Kube studios and was amazed by the results. They even had a retoucher there working on my shots. The staff were all really friendly and encouraging. I felt really stiff and awkward at first in front of the camera but with Stefans the photographers help I soon felt confident. They also had an ex professional model in the waiting room to chat to about the industry and how to break into it. Plenty of food for thought. I'm not sure if I want to do it as a career but it was a really great experience and I loved my shots. read more

My friend went to Kube Studios recently and had the most amazing photo shoot done. After seeing her photos on Facebook I decided I had to have some myself. She had had a good time there and was happy with her results. I was amazed at the quality of the work. They made me look like I could have been in a fashion magazine. Im at uni so while lots of girls do it to get into modelling I just wanted some cool photos and certainly got that. All of the staff were really helpful and friendly and very creative. A great fun day was had. read more

I agree it was worth the effort of going (all the way from Nottingham). We went to their Birmingham studio, which was very well run if hard to find (use satnav). They have a TV studio next door (Kube Productions) where we turned up first. The studio is two doors down to the right. Inside is impressive huge studio, all very high tec. Service etc all up to expectation. Manager, F-something was particularly good and informative. All in all well worth the effort and certainly an experienced set up. read more

My sister and I went to Kube Studios in London recently and had a great day. It was really fun having all of our hair and make up done and trying out modelling. My favourite shots were of us together. Our Mum came and watched and was surprised at the photos. After retouching we looked like proper models. There was also a model coach giving us advice on starting out and how hard the industry is to break into and what the different types of agencies are looking for. read more

My Mum took me to Kube studios in London for a photoshoot and it was amazing. The staff were really friendly and the photos were awesome. I had a really great time. The building was really cool and I really felt like I was the centre of attention with the hair and make up girls and photographer working on me. It was a really nice break from studying! Thanks Mum!!!! Thanks Kube for giving me the confidence I never thought I would have. Keep on doing what you do. read more

I had a really good experience at studios I was very nervous beforehand as this was my first time. But I found that everyone was really nice. When I went to get my make up done the lady was really nice she listened to how I wanted my makeup done and gave me a natural look. The photos looked really nice and natural and was exactly what I wanted for my portfolio. I bought four copies as my family wanted me to keep some too. read more

I went to their London studio last weekend was really good. Very helpful lady called Liane and model coach Jas. Was a long day but worth going to London for. 4 stars really but 5 because of two girls there read more

Loved my time with Kube Studios. I enjoyed everything about it. It was very productive and opened my eyes to so much I didn't know about how to get started in modelling. I feel so much more confident now. read more