a fan video about all diffrent child stars
Wednesday
Tuesday
If a child is modeling, do they have time to do anything else?
If a child is modeling, do they have time to do anything else? Or does the parent doing the schlepping to auditions, fittings, shoots, etc.
It seems to me that if a child is making good $$ modeling -- and really, why do it for any other reason? -- then there will be no time in life for anything else.
If the child is not making good money, then it's up to the very watchful parent to decide if
all the time siphoned from their own life it worthwhile. I think if I were driving DD or DS around to shoots, I would be bored out of my mind. Or very well read. Or both.
I gotta say, too, that well over half of all kids at age 6-9 months are extremely cute and could
be models. DD had enormous blues eyes, very little hair, a perfectly round head and no teeth at that age and would have looked absolutely adorable in print ads. DS was just as cute. 7 months is a cute age. You can either enjoy it without renumeration, or schlep your kid all around the state/region. And for what? A few bucks?
I would tread very very cautiously. If you do get into this, learn when/how to say "No".
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It seems to me that if a child is making good $$ modeling -- and really, why do it for any other reason? -- then there will be no time in life for anything else.
If the child is not making good money, then it's up to the very watchful parent to decide if
all the time siphoned from their own life it worthwhile. I think if I were driving DD or DS around to shoots, I would be bored out of my mind. Or very well read. Or both.
I gotta say, too, that well over half of all kids at age 6-9 months are extremely cute and could
be models. DD had enormous blues eyes, very little hair, a perfectly round head and no teeth at that age and would have looked absolutely adorable in print ads. DS was just as cute. 7 months is a cute age. You can either enjoy it without renumeration, or schlep your kid all around the state/region. And for what? A few bucks?
I would tread very very cautiously. If you do get into this, learn when/how to say "No".
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Monday
Sunday
Infant/Child Modeling - Questions
I am seeking advice on the modeling industry - in particular - with regards to young children. Our daughter has been seen by a few agents, and they are interested in her. I am curious to know what we should/shouldn't be paying for, doing, etc....
please respond via email.
kinds regards,
Shelley,
A couple of tips:
For a child of that age, DO NOT have professional pictures made,
exclusively for modeling (and do not let an agency tell you that you MUST
have them). This is a waste of your money. Children at this age grow and
change so quickly.
What you need is a few good, clear snapshots taken from your 35mm. camera
that show the child as they would normally look.
When taking pictures, DON'T do anything like put cutsie bows her hair or put her in a frilly dress.
DO let her play naturally with her favorite toy and get her natural expression and
laughter to come out. This is what you need to show in your pictures -
this is what casting directors want to see.
Once you have a couple of good shots (headshot and full body shots) you can order inexpensive 8x10 headsheet with her name, a blank space for her height and weight (so you
can fill it in as she grows), her hair color, eye color, etc. You will
then send these out to local shops, newspapers, and photo studios that may
use children.
The second piece of advice I can provide is to not work with ANY agency
that requests money in advance for anything. Again, for a child of that
age, any sort of "schooling" or training isn't necessary. You shouldn't
pay for any type of marketing fee, signing fee, etc.
The only fee you pay is the 10-20% of gross monies your child is entitled
to after a job is completed. For instance, in our market if your
child did an ad and made $150 for 3 hours of work (this is the
gross amount), your agent receives up to $30 (20%) for that job, your
child would receive $120 for her work. The agency isn't
responsible for taking income tax on that money - it is your
responsibility to file that with the IRS at the end of the year.
You will have to pay for your marketing materials (i.e., the 8x10 cards I
mentioned earlier), but that is all until your child is about 6
years old. Then you will need to invest in professional pictures from
local area talent photographers.
please respond via email.
kinds regards,
Shelley,
A couple of tips:
For a child of that age, DO NOT have professional pictures made,
exclusively for modeling (and do not let an agency tell you that you MUST
have them). This is a waste of your money. Children at this age grow and
change so quickly.
What you need is a few good, clear snapshots taken from your 35mm. camera
that show the child as they would normally look.
When taking pictures, DON'T do anything like put cutsie bows her hair or put her in a frilly dress.
DO let her play naturally with her favorite toy and get her natural expression and
laughter to come out. This is what you need to show in your pictures -
this is what casting directors want to see.
Once you have a couple of good shots (headshot and full body shots) you can order inexpensive 8x10 headsheet with her name, a blank space for her height and weight (so you
can fill it in as she grows), her hair color, eye color, etc. You will
then send these out to local shops, newspapers, and photo studios that may
use children.
The second piece of advice I can provide is to not work with ANY agency
that requests money in advance for anything. Again, for a child of that
age, any sort of "schooling" or training isn't necessary. You shouldn't
pay for any type of marketing fee, signing fee, etc.
The only fee you pay is the 10-20% of gross monies your child is entitled
to after a job is completed. For instance, in our market if your
child did an ad and made $150 for 3 hours of work (this is the
gross amount), your agent receives up to $30 (20%) for that job, your
child would receive $120 for her work. The agency isn't
responsible for taking income tax on that money - it is your
responsibility to file that with the IRS at the end of the year.
You will have to pay for your marketing materials (i.e., the 8x10 cards I
mentioned earlier), but that is all until your child is about 6
years old. Then you will need to invest in professional pictures from
local area talent photographers.
Saturday
Baby Modeling?
"If they are interested they will let you know.....if they are not ask them if theycan refer an agency that specializes in children.....also remember.....NEVER NEVERNEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER pay money for your child to model.....a good rule ofthumb for child modeling is that if the child is really much ..... read more
Friday
Thursday
Wednesday
Child modelling?
".....I've always said that I'll only continue to do it until we aren't having fun any more.
In the beginning, when she was 10-12 months old, we got lots of jobs, and she did really well. It was a piece of cake, for both of us. We haven't gotten as many jobs in the past few months, and it seems to be weeks between calls.
She has done some fit modeling for a few companies, which is interesting -- she'll try on 6-8 outfits, while designers see how the clothes fit her. All the while, she's playing with toys or the other child, holding books or blocks, etc. The biggest problem with fit modeling is that it doesn't pay great, and she's not a fan of having her clothes changed 9 times in an hour.
Anyway, like I said, I'm not having her do this to become the next Brooke Shields or Olsen girls, it's just something to do. If she wants to get into acting or modeling later in life, that will be her decision. It's a business. Life is about a lot more than what you look like, so I hope she'll get into something else.
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Discover how to get your son or daughter into the modeling business
spending lots of money.
In the beginning, when she was 10-12 months old, we got lots of jobs, and she did really well. It was a piece of cake, for both of us. We haven't gotten as many jobs in the past few months, and it seems to be weeks between calls.
She has done some fit modeling for a few companies, which is interesting -- she'll try on 6-8 outfits, while designers see how the clothes fit her. All the while, she's playing with toys or the other child, holding books or blocks, etc. The biggest problem with fit modeling is that it doesn't pay great, and she's not a fan of having her clothes changed 9 times in an hour.
Anyway, like I said, I'm not having her do this to become the next Brooke Shields or Olsen girls, it's just something to do. If she wants to get into acting or modeling later in life, that will be her decision. It's a business. Life is about a lot more than what you look like, so I hope she'll get into something else.
read more
Discover how to get your son or daughter into the modeling business
spending lots of money.
Tuesday
Child Model Shoot-VIDEO
In August 06 we took Ava out for her first Modelling shoot with well known fashion photographer "Paul Derlachter". Did she have fun? Check it out for yourself.
Monday
Child Modeling: Pretty as a picture
One of the many diversions available to foreigners in Taiwan is professional modeling; it is not hugely lucrative, but the catalogs make for great souvenirs. The key to being a successful model is being the right height and the right color......
Many half-Chinese children model as well. The manufacturers know what sells their product: the notion that across the great Pacific little fair-haired, pink-cheeked boys and girls are wearing the very same clothes that hang on Taiwan's department store racks.
Read more: http://thisisthekat.blogspot.com/
Discover how to get your son or daughter into the modeling business
without being scammed or spending lots of money.
Many half-Chinese children model as well. The manufacturers know what sells their product: the notion that across the great Pacific little fair-haired, pink-cheeked boys and girls are wearing the very same clothes that hang on Taiwan's department store racks.
Read more: http://thisisthekat.blogspot.com/
Discover how to get your son or daughter into the modeling business
without being scammed or spending lots of money.
Child Photo Contest
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Sunday
Baby Modeling Questions More options
"I am CONSIDERING entering my ds in baby modeling, but not sure about it yet.
We all now that all our babies are so absolutely darling that their picture should be on the cover of Parents magazine (and even the ugly babies are unique or unusual enough to attract photographic attention), but the question is, what does it really take to put your baby in modeling/commercial work and is it really worth it?
read more: Paula
Discover how to get your son or daughter into the modeling business
without being scammed or spending lots of money.
We all now that all our babies are so absolutely darling that their picture should be on the cover of Parents magazine (and even the ugly babies are unique or unusual enough to attract photographic attention), but the question is, what does it really take to put your baby in modeling/commercial work and is it really worth it?
read more: Paula
Discover how to get your son or daughter into the modeling business
without being scammed or spending lots of money.
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