“My name is Bettina Schaefer. I was born and raised in Bremen. On my 18th birthday I moved to Switzerland, where I still live today. At first I wanted to study medicine, but other than originally planned… I was discovered as a model. After five successful model years I founded the Option Model Agency in Zurich . Six years later I was driven to the world of photography and abandoned the agency business. Portrait and lifestyle photography became my specialites. In 2004 I started the build up of Scout Model Agency in Zurich. Some years later a new division was added: Scout People Agency. The creative challenge is a part of me. I still have a lot in mind..."

“As a native of Eastern Switzerland (which cannot be overheard) I got stuck in great Zurich 27 years ago. Coming originally from the world of furnishing and interiors, I had an accidental first encounter with the model business. The three days of "helping out" a booker turned into over eighteen years of booking experience. The constant challenge in this job has become my passion. Every day brings new challenges, this business keeps me young and flexible - but don't worry, even I have days when I'd like to escape the booking table for a while :)

After so many years I still do the job with all my heart, which I hope will continue for a long time.”

Why am I a model agent? Nelson Mandela once said: “It all seems impossible until it is done.” Sometimes this is what booking jobs for models feels like. Working through each challenge to the moment the model finishes each job leaves me with an amazing sense of achievement!

After finishing my general qualification in Biel, I originally planned to study Psychology at the University of Bern, but instead chose to study Marketing for 1 year in California. It seemed more beneficial to gain life experience in a different country and it certainly helped build great life skills ;)

What started out as an internship in Cape Town at Boss Models turned into 4 and a half years of booking - as well as learning the ins and outs of the modeling world. Working across cultural differences with people of all ages has taught me invaluable insights which I hope to build on further with Scout Models. These are the driving force behind the passion I have for the modeling industry. If you are looking for me when I am not around the booking table, you will find me on a yoga matt, in a coffee shop or just enjoying quality time with friends.

The French note of the agency.

Born in Paris, I started working as a model agent almost a decade ago, organizing national castings and managing models around the wide world of fashion. I am a whole and passionate soul driven by the bond with my models and the pleasure to see the images that reveal them.

In 2017, I settled in Lausanne to join Square Model Agency and completely fell in love with Switzerland.
5 years later my husband and I moved to the attractive city of Zürich, where I met the amazing scout family.

Hola! I'm the latest addition to the Scout family. Originally from Zürich, I had aspirations of studying architecture but found myself on a different path that luckily led me here. I'm eager to assist the booking team, connect with new personalities, and tackle the daily challenges this business presents. When I'm not busy booking models, you can find me scrolling through Pinterest, envisioning my dream home, experimenting with new fragrances, or savoring a coffee with a hint of cinnamon. Looking forward to work with all of you!

„Many people know me from earlier years when I worked for the Scout Model Agency as junior booker. After a gap year I started missing working with the models and the whole team. So all the great qualities and exciting tasks at Scout Model brought me back. However, you can no longer reach me at the booking table today. My new task is Scouting & Development. This means: I send our beloved models abroad, I scout new cool faces, I build books and organize castings etc. ;) Just remember kia@scout-model.com – you can almost always reach me there.”

Hey! My name is Jaelle, I’m 25 years old and born and raised in Berlin. After completing my studies in Communications in my hometown, I was looking for a new challenge, which led me to pursue a master's degree in Zurich. That was two years ago, and since then, I still love exploring Zurich, swimming in the Limmat, or working on my hiking skills in the nearby mountains.

Now, as part of the Scout team, I help develop new faces and manage the background organization. I’m thrilled to combine creativity and organization and embrace new opportunities!

"Design is about perception—how shapes, colors, and typography influence the way we feel. It’s about balance, intuition, and the energy visuals can hold. I’m fascinated by the psychology behind aesthetics: the emotions they evoke and the stories they tell. Travel is how I collect inspiration—new places, cultures, and contrasts that shape the way I see and create.

At Scout, I make sure our models don’t just look good in front of the camera, but also online—developing visual concepts, refining their presence on our website, and crafting a social media identity that feels effortless yet intentional.

Originally from Germany—straight outta Bauhaus, with a punk mindset and a Visual Communication degree—I believe design should challenge as much as it delights, and always keep things bold."

“Hi, I am the one who mostly hides behind the big, bright screen and is concerned with the picture world of our models. I slide the pictures from left to right, from top to bottom, and up and down again … Until everything looks wonderful (no, not the pictures on my skin - those in the portfolios I mean)!
In between I drink a coffee and sometimes I hold a camera in my hand and snap faces.”

“My main calling and passion is photography. At Scout I am, among other things, in demand at pipe burst, power failure and the procurement of spare parts. To my generalistic disposition I owe my secondary positions as baker, accountant, cook, janitor, father, studio manager and entrepreneur in the food business. The work in the team of Scout is exciting and very varied. Taking care of the models, be it as  photographer or as ‘The Backoffice’ or ‘The Bookkeeping Department’, usually (always) creates joy and satisfaction … any questions?”