A UNIQUE modelling and acting agency, which specialises in representing people with disabilities, is looking for new faces.

Social care professional Laura Johnson, who originally from Hovingham, and her sister-in-law, performing arts teacher, Zoe Proctor, recently established Zebedee Management as they wanted to see better representation of people with disabilities within fashion, media and the arts.

The pair have held a series of photo shoots across Yorkshire, which have developed models’ portfolios, and have worked with a number of designers and retailers.

Laura said:“The government minister for disabled people has called on gaming, fashion and media industries to increase the representation of people with disabilities, so in that respect we have the backing of government.

“In addition, there has been a lot of discussion around getting more people with disabilities into paid employment - and this is what we hope to do, create opportunities for people with disabilities.”

Photographer Shelley Richmond, who is from Terrington, has taken the photographs.

“Zebedee want to see more people with disabilities on television, in magazines, online and in films,” said Shelley.

“We believe that people with many unique characteristics should have the same opportunities as ‘mainstream’ artists and we are working with people within the media to make this happen.

“We are always looking for new faces to join our agency, with either physical or learning disabilities, and will be running further shoots throughout the year.

“The photo shoots will be fun and a great opportunity for those who take part to get a feel for the industry, and models will receive copies of their images. This will create a professional portfolio for fashion and media castings.

“I know that it is going to be difficult, but me and Zoe are so passionate about this, we are going to work really hard to make it happen.”

Anyone interested should email zebedeemanagement@gmail.com