My daughter is a beautiful 4 year old, and I was told many times how beautiful she is, and to try to get her into modeling. I was wondering if anyone knows anything about any agencies, head-shot pictures (where to get those done), acting classes or anything to help me get started. Thanks!
Check out this site Southbayparentsonline.com she has some info on baby and kids modeling it might help.Good Luck
If your child has talent then the agency will pay for the photos. Never ever ever pay for classes etc... many people will take advantage of people willing to pay. I have modeled in the past and have never paid a dime for any pictures and they will give you photos they took to add to your book for auditions. You let them pay you.
Before you start looking, you might want to make sure that she has the personality for it. Many agencies will start you off by asking you to pay many up front fees, whaich isn'the worst thing, except if your little one really is not too interested (some things to look for are listening well to instructions, patience, and generally a happy demenor.) Even if she is interested, shop around for agencies before you give them any money. Good Luck
As an actress and acting coach I want to advise you to be very careful of scams. Never pay anyone that is offering to represent your child. Kids are naturally cute. I would suggest you get student photographer or go into http://www.modelmayhem.com/ there are alot of photographers that are willing to exchange shots for works. Then you can get prints with your child's name two good ones are printscharmin and argentum. And start sending put your child's headshot out to agents. You can find labels on www.childreninfilm.com. One you interview with an agent make sure you interview them as well and make sure that they are the right match for you and your child. Agents will only charge when the child works and they will only get a 10% of what the child makes. Your child will also need a work permit and a coogan trust account you can read about this in children in film. You can also put your child in acting classes. look to once that offer classes and are charging to to train you child and nothing more. No one can make your child famous and the only thing a coach can offer is training. Depending on your area there are some good schools in LA. I have my studio in the city of whittier. and you can look me up as an actress and director on imdb. you can also see some of our classes on www.myspace.com/ragazziartisticlounge. I will look and see if I know any good ones in the area of Long Beach and forward that to you. Good luck to you and your child in her career.
