A mother of LaVonne Joslin gives some solid advice to wannabe models. Here are some of Joslin's tips to parents:
- A parent can help his or her child pursue a modeling career by encouraging the child to follow her dreams, by letting her know it's OK to do so, by believing in her and by having faith in her talents and abilities. Let her go, but monitor her activities.
- Accompany her as she goes to modeling schools, searches, contests and other events, if you decide these are a good idea for her - and if the family budget permits it. I kept close tabs on all of Roshumba's activities, especially when she was first starting out.
- Be alert when you accompany your child on appointments with modeling agents, scouts or photographers. Be on the lookout for any people who seem sleazy, who want you to spend a lot of money, or who make what seem like unrealistic promises.
- If a modeling agency offers to represent your child, read the contract carefully to make sure your child is not signing anything that would tie her life up for longer than a year or two at a time.
- Be alert when you accompany your child on appointments with modeling agents, scouts or photographers. Be on the lookout for any people who seem sleazy, who want you to spend a lot of money, or who make what seem like unrealistic promises.
- If a modeling agency offers to represent your child, read the contract carefully to make sure your child is not signing anything that would tie her life up for longer than a year or two at a time.
- If someone is suggesting that you or your child pay a large sum of money - $500 or $1,000, say - to join the agency, to take pictures or to have their photos posted on a Web site, take heed - this is probably a scam.
Legitimate agencies work on commission and make money by booking models for modeling jobs; they don't make money from collecting large registration fees. Read More
