Vela Creative Staffing
Curated Creative Talent. Delivered with Purpose.
Creative talent for brands, events, photoshoots, and productions
Serving the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area and surrounding cities (Cary, Apex, Holly Springs, and more)
What We Do
Vela Creative Staffing is a curated, boutique talent agency connecting brands in the Raleigh–Durham area with top-tier models, photographers, makeup artists, stylists, and event creatives. Instead of mass rosters or generic listings, we hand-select talent to match each project’s vibe, ensuring every shoot, campaign, or event feels elevated and effortless. With a clean, modern aesthetic and a personal, white-glove approach, Vela makes it easy for businesses to book dependable, professional creatives who show up ready to deliver.
We believe in quality over quantity, and talent that aligns with your mission.
TALENT CATEGORIES
We provide curated, vetted creative talent for projects of all sizes.
Models (commercial, fashion, runway)
Photographers
Videographers
Makeup Artists (MUAs)
Hair Stylists
Content Creators
Event Staff (brand ambassadors, promo staff)
DJs & Performers
PACKAGES
PHOTOGRAPHY PACKAGES
Lifestyle Shoot Talent + Photographer (2 hrs)
Product Shoot Talent Only
Content Creator Package (video + stills)
MUA / BEAUTY PACKAGES
Model + Makeup Artist Combo
MUA Only (half-day/full-day)
EVENT PACKAGES
Event Host/Model
Brand Activation Talent
VIDEO PACKAGES
UGC Talent + Edited Video
Full Day Video Talent
BRAND SERVICES
Event & brand activation staffing
Full creative team booking
On-site coordination (optional add-on)
Campaign & photoshoot staffing
RATES
Rates vary based on talent, experience, and project scope.
Talent booking: $50–$100/hr
Half-day (4 hours): $200–$400
Full-day (8 hours): $400–$800
Photography: $150–$300/hr
Makeup/Hair: $100–$150/hr
Event staff: $35–$55/hr
Travel fees apply outside NC
HOW BOOKING WORKS
Submit your request → book.velacreativestaffing.com
Receive curated talent options
Approve your talent
Pay deposit
Shoot/event confirmed
CONTACT
Need a custom quote? Submit a request:
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We work with models, photographers, makeup artists, content creators, event staff, and more. Submit this form to be considered.
Vela Creative Staffing
info@velacreativestaffing.com
(919) 297-8669
Proudly serving the NC Triangle Area