A new Oxford modelling agency has launched a search to find the faces of the future.

The Source, based in Alma Place, is looking for men, women and children to sign up to become catwalk stars.

Talent scouts have already been scouring the streets looking for models.

The Source was set up by designer and artist Mark Bassett, right, who teamed up with photographer Ben Molyneux, left.

As well as building up a portfolio of new faces and professional models, the team, which also includes marketing director Jo Prior, centre, is working with businesses, including hair salons and fashion shops, to provide them with models.

Mr Bassett said: "We're building up a lot of interest from local businesses and contacting advertising and public relations firms throughout the Thames Valley area to develop our profile."

Would-be models can have a portfolio of pictures taken by the agency, or their existing portfolio can be used.

The pictures are posted on the agency's Internet site at www.sourcemodellingagency. co.uk so they can be viewed by clients.