So your child wants to be a star? But what does it really take? Money? Looks? Tons of time? Not necessarily. Nancy Carson, a children's agent who has worked in the industry for more than twenty-five years and has guided the careers of such celebrities as Britney Spears, Mischa Barton, and even a young Cynthia Nixon, dishes the facts on what it takes to break your child into the entertainment industry.
The first parents' guide to getting kids into the business written by one of the industry's top children's agents, Raising a Star is a complete step-by-step guide that will help parents navigate the murky waters of show business. From how to find the right representative to what producers and directors are really looking for in children today, Nancy Carson offers practical advice and anecdotes culled from her years of experience. Raising a Star is the most candid and informative guide for parents who want to help make their child a star.
" If you're serious, and want to take the time, RAISING A STAR is the book for you. Learn valuable tips on how to find out about auditions, how to groom your children so they don't look overly "perfect," how to avoid the crushing disappointments that come along with a showbiz career, and most of all, how to let natural, if somewhat untrained, talent speak for itself like a microphone turned on and left on a podium unattended. Carson knows whereof she speaks, and her record speaks for itself. She's been discovering, promoting, pampering and revivifying child stars from the 1970s right through the modern period of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL and EVERYBODY LOVES CHRIS.'
Sunday
Saturday
Child Model Agency London
A child model agency based on the London/Kent border that specialises in film/television, commercial and photographic modelling for babies, children, teenagers and now our new adult department. CheekyKidz Child Model Agency supplies child models from birth to 18 years and adults CheekyKids
Thursday
Child Commercial- thousands of dollars for one day work
It is not unusual to make thousands of dollars for one day work in a national commercial
Child Commercial= Volkswagon
Child Commercial= Volkswagon
Wednesday
10-year-old Girl gives voice to new Chinese-American cartoon
Jade-Lianna broke into show business at the age of 2, when a director casting a commercial for Welch's grape juice approached her and her mother, Kathleen Peters, at the Grand Avenue Mall (now the Shops at Grand Avenue).
"How would you like to have your daughter appear in a commercial?" he asked Peters, intrigued by the precocious toddler's presence, personality and verbal abilities.
Peters sized up the director and said: "She has a mind of her own, you know. Why don't you ask her?"
Jade-Lianna signed on, and her parents secured an agent for her. A spate of commercials and print ads followed, for U.S. Cellular and McDonald's, among others.
Abandoned at a shrine Read More
"How would you like to have your daughter appear in a commercial?" he asked Peters, intrigued by the precocious toddler's presence, personality and verbal abilities.
Peters sized up the director and said: "She has a mind of her own, you know. Why don't you ask her?"
Jade-Lianna signed on, and her parents secured an agent for her. A spate of commercials and print ads followed, for U.S. Cellular and McDonald's, among others.
Abandoned at a shrine Read More
Monday
Baby Modeling & Beyond: From the Stroller to the Red Carpet
"A helpful guide for parents who are interested in getting their children involved in the business."
Baby-Modeling Beyond Stroller Carpet
answers your questions! From how to get an agent or manager to booking your child's first job, Baby Modeling & Beyond walks you through the process. Packed with resources including agency listings, advice from agents, photographers, financial advisors and parents, it gives you the real deal about building a career in the entertainment industry for your child. Whether your child is Broadway-bound or has Hollywood heat, from infant to teen, Baby Modeling & Beyond shares the secrets of breaking into show business.
"If you are seriously interested in getting your child into modeling, then this is the book that will answer any and all your questions. From the 1st to the last page you get neccessary information."
"So many books promise you the "inside" scoop but this book is the real deal! Honest information and a no nonsense look at a tough business. A MUST HAVE for anyone who thinks their child has what it takes to make it in modeling or acting. Before you take the pictures or go out on that first casting call...buy this book. It will arm you all the tools you need to protect your child's career. "
Baby-Modeling Beyond Stroller Carpet
answers your questions! From how to get an agent or manager to booking your child's first job, Baby Modeling & Beyond walks you through the process. Packed with resources including agency listings, advice from agents, photographers, financial advisors and parents, it gives you the real deal about building a career in the entertainment industry for your child. Whether your child is Broadway-bound or has Hollywood heat, from infant to teen, Baby Modeling & Beyond shares the secrets of breaking into show business."If you are seriously interested in getting your child into modeling, then this is the book that will answer any and all your questions. From the 1st to the last page you get neccessary information."
"So many books promise you the "inside" scoop but this book is the real deal! Honest information and a no nonsense look at a tough business. A MUST HAVE for anyone who thinks their child has what it takes to make it in modeling or acting. Before you take the pictures or go out on that first casting call...buy this book. It will arm you all the tools you need to protect your child's career. "
Sunday
What is "Child Modeling?
Child modeling refers to children posing for artistic works, photographs, and/or other media as a regular activity.
Artists have used children as models for countless works over the centuries. Child modeling has become a distinct activity because of the explosion of commercial media over the past several decades. Many young actors, notably Katherine Heigl, Lindsay Lohan, and Brooke Shields, began as child models. The book, Lisanne: A Young Model, described the life of Lisanne Falk, a colleague of Brooke Shields at the Ford modeling agency in the late 1970s. Falk, like Shields, was a relatively successful child model who posed for magazine covers, notably Seventeen, for editorial fashion layouts, and for advertising in magazines and mail-order catalogs. Both models appeared in the 1977 Sears and Montgomery Ward catalogs. Falk, like Shields, moved from modeling to movies as she became older.
The visible success of child models who became media celeberities has led numerous children (and their parents) to pursue modeling as a part-time career. In practice, most modeling jobs go to children who have already worked as models and have developed a working relationship with a modeling agency. For prospective models, the challenge is to land the first job. This usually happens through referrals by people already involved in modeling. It's also possible to land jobs by contacting modeling agencies directly. Occasionally, a child may be "discovered" in a public place. A reputable modeling agency does not require up-front payments or special training before taking on a new child model. From Wikipedia
Artists have used children as models for countless works over the centuries. Child modeling has become a distinct activity because of the explosion of commercial media over the past several decades. Many young actors, notably Katherine Heigl, Lindsay Lohan, and Brooke Shields, began as child models. The book, Lisanne: A Young Model, described the life of Lisanne Falk, a colleague of Brooke Shields at the Ford modeling agency in the late 1970s. Falk, like Shields, was a relatively successful child model who posed for magazine covers, notably Seventeen, for editorial fashion layouts, and for advertising in magazines and mail-order catalogs. Both models appeared in the 1977 Sears and Montgomery Ward catalogs. Falk, like Shields, moved from modeling to movies as she became older.
The visible success of child models who became media celeberities has led numerous children (and their parents) to pursue modeling as a part-time career. In practice, most modeling jobs go to children who have already worked as models and have developed a working relationship with a modeling agency. For prospective models, the challenge is to land the first job. This usually happens through referrals by people already involved in modeling. It's also possible to land jobs by contacting modeling agencies directly. Occasionally, a child may be "discovered" in a public place. A reputable modeling agency does not require up-front payments or special training before taking on a new child model. From Wikipedia
Friday
How To Get Your Baby into Baby Modeling?
Parents everywhere believe that they have the cutest baby in the world. I know I can probably speak for everyone when I say this. I, too, believe that I have the most adorable baby in the world.
Soon enough friends and family members are telling new proud parents that they should get their baby into modeling since they have the cutest baby in the world. This is when parents begin asking questions about baby modeling. The most common question is, How do I get my baby into modeling?
To answer most parents' main question, I would begin by telling parents that their child needs to be noticed. Parents can submit their child’s photos to modeling agencies. Parents can also enter their child into online photo contests, online modeling contests, and traditional beauty pageants for more chances at being noticed by a potential company seeking a baby model.
Most online photo contests are free to enter and there are several baby photo contests online that you can submit your baby’s photo to. In addition to gaining valuable exposure and the potential for being noticed, your baby can also win money and prizes! Parents will also have tons of fun in the process. Three top online baby photo contests that I recommend are ContestForMoms.com Free Baby Photo Contest, BabyZone.com Baby Contest, and BabiesOnline.com Baby You Should Be in Pictures Beauty Contest.
About The Author: Amanda Compton is a work at home mom to 2 little boys. She owns and publishes a fun site for Babies and Moms, http://www.contestformoms.com/ featuring a free baby photo contest, mom forums, and lots of baby & mom information!
Soon enough friends and family members are telling new proud parents that they should get their baby into modeling since they have the cutest baby in the world. This is when parents begin asking questions about baby modeling. The most common question is, How do I get my baby into modeling?
To answer most parents' main question, I would begin by telling parents that their child needs to be noticed. Parents can submit their child’s photos to modeling agencies. Parents can also enter their child into online photo contests, online modeling contests, and traditional beauty pageants for more chances at being noticed by a potential company seeking a baby model.
Most online photo contests are free to enter and there are several baby photo contests online that you can submit your baby’s photo to. In addition to gaining valuable exposure and the potential for being noticed, your baby can also win money and prizes! Parents will also have tons of fun in the process. Three top online baby photo contests that I recommend are ContestForMoms.com Free Baby Photo Contest, BabyZone.com Baby Contest, and BabiesOnline.com Baby You Should Be in Pictures Beauty Contest.
About The Author: Amanda Compton is a work at home mom to 2 little boys. She owns and publishes a fun site for Babies and Moms, http://www.contestformoms.com/ featuring a free baby photo contest, mom forums, and lots of baby & mom information!
Wednesday
Should Your Child Be A Supermodel
Whether to send your child into the world of modeling yet? If that’s the question that’s been chewing up on your brain then here’s the answer…
Before choosing a career for your child, it’s always a better to weigh all the pros and cons of a profession. It becomes all the more important to do so if your child is not mature enough and the profession is such. Modeling involves a lot of situations which sometimes can go out of control if the person involved is oblivious to circumstances. If many older supermodels have had problems handling producers and other people on the set, you cannot expect your child to know one touch from the other.
If you decide to put your child in the world of modeling and media, be there to accompany them. Handle their projects and public relations. Make sure your child is well aware of the events on the set and don’t leave them alone with an unknown person. Always ask the child whether they would be comfortable doing a certain shoot with the clothes and script provided. Sometimes, the subject of the project can become a matter of humiliation for your child at the school. Take care of all the finer aspects so that you do not regret your decision later. The money involved can be overwhelming but do not let that lure you into an undesirable project. Modeling may be a shortcut to fame but more important is to make your child earn it with respect. Read More
Before choosing a career for your child, it’s always a better to weigh all the pros and cons of a profession. It becomes all the more important to do so if your child is not mature enough and the profession is such. Modeling involves a lot of situations which sometimes can go out of control if the person involved is oblivious to circumstances. If many older supermodels have had problems handling producers and other people on the set, you cannot expect your child to know one touch from the other.
If you decide to put your child in the world of modeling and media, be there to accompany them. Handle their projects and public relations. Make sure your child is well aware of the events on the set and don’t leave them alone with an unknown person. Always ask the child whether they would be comfortable doing a certain shoot with the clothes and script provided. Sometimes, the subject of the project can become a matter of humiliation for your child at the school. Take care of all the finer aspects so that you do not regret your decision later. The money involved can be overwhelming but do not let that lure you into an undesirable project. Modeling may be a shortcut to fame but more important is to make your child earn it with respect. Read More
Child Acting Scams And How To Spot Them
Most parents think their child holds all the potential in the world to become the next big child star like, Gary Coleman or Raven Symone. For this reason many parents easily fall victim to scam artists that claim to be legitimate acting or modeling agencies.
If you don't know how the scenario goes here it is: a company runs an ad claiming to be looking for talented children for commercials, television shows, movies and print ads, then you arrange a meeting at a hotel or some rented out office space so they can "evaluate" your child. Who can blame a parent for think that their child has the chance to grace the covers of magazines, be a movie star or a national commercial star.
After these "acting and modeling agency" scouts lure you in with their persuasive ads, they have you come to a hotel where they have you sit and listen to someone talk about the fame and fortune your child can get from acting and modeling, they're just getting you excited when they do this.
They sound even more legitimate when during the hotel meeting, they weave some children out for not having what it takes and deciding to keep your child, bringing your hopes even higher for your child. Once they tell you that your child was kept for having "what it takes" they then ask you for an "investment" for your child to go further. Most of these scam agencies ask you to pay multiple fees, the most common "fees" they ask you to pay is for a session with "top talent agencies from Los Angeles and New York City".
Just when it seems like this is your child's big break you head to the meeting to find nobody there and just when you call the scam artist "talent agents" back about the situation, their contact details are useless and you've just put your self in debt between the $3,000 $4,500 range.
Now don't get me wrong here, these so called acting and modeling agencies do provide acting and modeling "lessons" but they do not guarantee your child any acting or modeling jobs, at least 99% of the time. So if you fall for these scams, you will more than likely not be able to get your money back because they will tell you that they didn't guarantee your child any work.
A new way that modeling scouts try to get your money is by going out and finding your child at local shopping malls and other public locations. They approach you and tell you how good your child looks and how they could possibly be a big star, then they give you a card and a short monologue for your child to go home and practice before they visit the "agency".
The common question that is asked is how to spot these scam artists who claim to be acting and modeling agents, it's quite simple when you call the "agency" or when you're approached by a "scout" ask them for their credentials, ask them to list some of their clients and possibly give you their contact information for verification. Most likely if you know how to spot a scam when you see one, you won't have to worry about being ripped off by these guys.
Michael Russell Your Independent guide to Acting.
If you don't know how the scenario goes here it is: a company runs an ad claiming to be looking for talented children for commercials, television shows, movies and print ads, then you arrange a meeting at a hotel or some rented out office space so they can "evaluate" your child. Who can blame a parent for think that their child has the chance to grace the covers of magazines, be a movie star or a national commercial star.
After these "acting and modeling agency" scouts lure you in with their persuasive ads, they have you come to a hotel where they have you sit and listen to someone talk about the fame and fortune your child can get from acting and modeling, they're just getting you excited when they do this.
They sound even more legitimate when during the hotel meeting, they weave some children out for not having what it takes and deciding to keep your child, bringing your hopes even higher for your child. Once they tell you that your child was kept for having "what it takes" they then ask you for an "investment" for your child to go further. Most of these scam agencies ask you to pay multiple fees, the most common "fees" they ask you to pay is for a session with "top talent agencies from Los Angeles and New York City".
Just when it seems like this is your child's big break you head to the meeting to find nobody there and just when you call the scam artist "talent agents" back about the situation, their contact details are useless and you've just put your self in debt between the $3,000 $4,500 range.
Now don't get me wrong here, these so called acting and modeling agencies do provide acting and modeling "lessons" but they do not guarantee your child any acting or modeling jobs, at least 99% of the time. So if you fall for these scams, you will more than likely not be able to get your money back because they will tell you that they didn't guarantee your child any work.
A new way that modeling scouts try to get your money is by going out and finding your child at local shopping malls and other public locations. They approach you and tell you how good your child looks and how they could possibly be a big star, then they give you a card and a short monologue for your child to go home and practice before they visit the "agency".
The common question that is asked is how to spot these scam artists who claim to be acting and modeling agents, it's quite simple when you call the "agency" or when you're approached by a "scout" ask them for their credentials, ask them to list some of their clients and possibly give you their contact information for verification. Most likely if you know how to spot a scam when you see one, you won't have to worry about being ripped off by these guys.
Michael Russell Your Independent guide to Acting.
Sunday
Child-modeling agencies in tax dodge-Tokoy
Two child-modeling agencies that have been criticized by parents for failing to promote their sons and daughters evaded 70 million yen in taxes, sources said.
According to Izumi and other sources, the two companies charged about 50,000 yen for promotional work, photos and other services for each child to help them land modeling jobs.
Those fees apparently made up the bulk of the agencies' income.
Izumi said Atlas Promotion and its affiliates at one time had about 20,000 children registered across the country. The figure could rise to 60,000 if those who canceled their registrations are included.
However, Izumi said only about 15 percent of the registered children were actually referred to modeling jobs.
Many parents complained that the company was doing nothing to land modeling gigs for their children.
A 31-year-old woman whose 5-year-old son was approached by a company employee in spring 2005 in Yokohama said she paid about 50,000 yen for a photo shoot, and received a promotional catalogue of the company that carried her son's photo. Read More
According to Izumi and other sources, the two companies charged about 50,000 yen for promotional work, photos and other services for each child to help them land modeling jobs.
Those fees apparently made up the bulk of the agencies' income.
Izumi said Atlas Promotion and its affiliates at one time had about 20,000 children registered across the country. The figure could rise to 60,000 if those who canceled their registrations are included.
However, Izumi said only about 15 percent of the registered children were actually referred to modeling jobs.
Many parents complained that the company was doing nothing to land modeling gigs for their children.
A 31-year-old woman whose 5-year-old son was approached by a company employee in spring 2005 in Yokohama said she paid about 50,000 yen for a photo shoot, and received a promotional catalogue of the company that carried her son's photo. Read More
Saturday
Child Modeling Advice to Parents
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
- 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
Monday
Child Model Beauty Pageants
Many advertisements seeking beauty pageant participants read, ?Win Big Prizes! Scholarships! Cash! Become the Next Supermodel!? These ads are appealing to parents of young children, teens and others who are convinced they have what it takes to become the next big star. Every year there are thousands of beauty pageants held throughout the country. While there are legitimate ones, there are also those pageants whose only purpose is to fatten the pockets of promoters.
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) receives hundreds of thousands of inquiries each year from consumers asking about beauty pageant promotions. Before entering into a pageant, parents and others who want to get involved should consider the following questions:
How long has the company been operating pageants? Who are the directors? Usually pageants are operated by for-profit organizations that solicit participants by mail or print advertising, or by broadcast media, to compete for recognition and prizes from the promoter.
What is the total cost of pageant participation for both the entrant and the chaperone? Oftentimes, family or business sponsors are asked to pay a sponsorship fee, which can vary in size, to the pageant promoter to cover hotel rental fees, awards, administrative costs and salary for company personnel and to generate company profits. Also, keep in mind that there are other costs for entrants, such as clothing, make-up, food and lodging.
Can the location (place of business) of the pageant company be verified? Where and when will the actual pageant be held? What accommodations are provided for contestants? Will there be adequate supervision?
Who are the judges and what are their qualifications? Do they have any affiliation with the company?
Are refunds possible if a contestant decides to withdraw from the pageant?
How are the winners chosen? What criteria are used for selection?
What are the obligations of the winning contestant?
What do former contestants and winners have to say about the pageant? Ask the company for references.
Finally, what benefit will be derived from participating or winning?
If you are contacted by a pageant company, contact your BBB first, for a reliability report on the company.
Be sure to read any contract carefully and thoroughly in advance of entering a pageant to understand the rights and responsibilities of the winner or other contestants. bbb.org
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) receives hundreds of thousands of inquiries each year from consumers asking about beauty pageant promotions. Before entering into a pageant, parents and others who want to get involved should consider the following questions:
How long has the company been operating pageants? Who are the directors? Usually pageants are operated by for-profit organizations that solicit participants by mail or print advertising, or by broadcast media, to compete for recognition and prizes from the promoter.
What is the total cost of pageant participation for both the entrant and the chaperone? Oftentimes, family or business sponsors are asked to pay a sponsorship fee, which can vary in size, to the pageant promoter to cover hotel rental fees, awards, administrative costs and salary for company personnel and to generate company profits. Also, keep in mind that there are other costs for entrants, such as clothing, make-up, food and lodging.
Can the location (place of business) of the pageant company be verified? Where and when will the actual pageant be held? What accommodations are provided for contestants? Will there be adequate supervision?
Who are the judges and what are their qualifications? Do they have any affiliation with the company?
Are refunds possible if a contestant decides to withdraw from the pageant?
How are the winners chosen? What criteria are used for selection?
What are the obligations of the winning contestant?
What do former contestants and winners have to say about the pageant? Ask the company for references.
Finally, what benefit will be derived from participating or winning?
If you are contacted by a pageant company, contact your BBB first, for a reliability report on the company.
Be sure to read any contract carefully and thoroughly in advance of entering a pageant to understand the rights and responsibilities of the winner or other contestants. bbb.org
Friday
Child models-Glamour Model Pageant
According to several parents who emailed, for about a $100 registration fee, they attended a weekend Glamour Model Pageant, entering their very young daughters, typically about two years old. The pageant had as many as 75 children.
Then a day, a week, or two weeks later, they received a letter from Young Faces Inc.
Young Faces Inc. states in the letter they have seen their child, or a photo of their child, and ask the parents to bring their child to an interview with Young Faces. (Some parents wonder how they saw their child, but they attend the interview, nevertheless.)
At the interview, Young Faces Inc. solicits about $150 per child for advertising space in a "book" or "catalog," which they say is sent to modeling agencies, the idea being modeling agents will see the child, then sign them to the agency, so they can receive work as child models.
Young Faces tells parents they are not a modeling agency and they get no commission if an agency picks up a child. They just give out their name and address, and the agency contacts them directly. All they do is publish a directory, a publication they say is sent to companies and individuals who utilize the services of contracting models. Read More
Then a day, a week, or two weeks later, they received a letter from Young Faces Inc.
Young Faces Inc. states in the letter they have seen their child, or a photo of their child, and ask the parents to bring their child to an interview with Young Faces. (Some parents wonder how they saw their child, but they attend the interview, nevertheless.)
At the interview, Young Faces Inc. solicits about $150 per child for advertising space in a "book" or "catalog," which they say is sent to modeling agencies, the idea being modeling agents will see the child, then sign them to the agency, so they can receive work as child models.
Young Faces tells parents they are not a modeling agency and they get no commission if an agency picks up a child. They just give out their name and address, and the agency contacts them directly. All they do is publish a directory, a publication they say is sent to companies and individuals who utilize the services of contracting models. Read More
Wednesday
Child Modeling Competition
I have had a little more
recent (:-) experience with it, being that my now 5 year old son is a
former baby model. I enjoyed it for 3 reasons 1) My ego *loved* seeing my
beautiful baby in print 2) The money made a substantial nest egg in
Teagan's savings account & 3) It was kind of fun.
I disliked it for basically only one reason....the competition was so
fierce, other mothers (I guess you'd call them stage moms) were,
more often than not, unfriendly, rude and pushy. I did it with Teagan
to have some fun, get to see my baby in the paper, and maybe make some
friends.....the friend part just didn't stand a chance.
I think one of the most important consideration to make when deciding
about baby modeling is: what is your child's personality like?
Is he/she naturally sunny, is he/she a "performer"? Is he/she
willing to be manipulated (maybe a truly accurate word depending on
how you view child modeling...) into whatever position the photographer
and assistant want him/her to be in? read more
Teagan was a natural. He would bestow incredible killer smiles on
anyone who showed any interest in receiving one, would entertain
everyone on the set with his antics, and seemed oblivious to the
fact that it was work.
We only did it for about a year though, because then we moved to Berkeley
for 10 months, got an agent in San Francisco and saw the competition was so
incredible,(you would be "summoned" to these horrendous "cattle calls")
it just wasn't fun or enjoyable any more. Read More
recent (:-) experience with it, being that my now 5 year old son is a
former baby model. I enjoyed it for 3 reasons 1) My ego *loved* seeing my
beautiful baby in print 2) The money made a substantial nest egg in
Teagan's savings account & 3) It was kind of fun.
I disliked it for basically only one reason....the competition was so
fierce, other mothers (I guess you'd call them stage moms) were,
more often than not, unfriendly, rude and pushy. I did it with Teagan
to have some fun, get to see my baby in the paper, and maybe make some
friends.....the friend part just didn't stand a chance.
I think one of the most important consideration to make when deciding
about baby modeling is: what is your child's personality like?
Is he/she naturally sunny, is he/she a "performer"? Is he/she
willing to be manipulated (maybe a truly accurate word depending on
how you view child modeling...) into whatever position the photographer
and assistant want him/her to be in? read more
Teagan was a natural. He would bestow incredible killer smiles on
anyone who showed any interest in receiving one, would entertain
everyone on the set with his antics, and seemed oblivious to the
fact that it was work.
We only did it for about a year though, because then we moved to Berkeley
for 10 months, got an agent in San Francisco and saw the competition was so
incredible,(you would be "summoned" to these horrendous "cattle calls")
it just wasn't fun or enjoyable any more. Read More
Tuesday
Baby Modeling is not gonna make a baby rich
My daughter was a model in Denver from about 4 weeks of age until we
moved out here to CA at 5 mos. You can see the back of her head in a
lot of Snuggli ads :-)
It's not gonna make a baby rich. In my experience it was very low
stress and a lot of fun--usually. There *are* "stage moms" who can
really take the fun out of it for other people.
You have to be really flexible with your schedule, too.
If you can do it to have fun, then go for it! Read More
moved out here to CA at 5 mos. You can see the back of her head in a
lot of Snuggli ads :-)
It's not gonna make a baby rich. In my experience it was very low
stress and a lot of fun--usually. There *are* "stage moms" who can
really take the fun out of it for other people.
You have to be really flexible with your schedule, too.
If you can do it to have fun, then go for it! Read More
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