Capture that precious face along with your child's personailty in great portfolio shots.
There is no doubt that you have the cutest kid around, however, getting your child noticed and hired to model clothing in a catalogue requires more effort than just looking adorable. If you think that your child is model material and has the ability to follow directions, sit still and pose for photo shoots, then you can consider taking the steps to finding your child modeling jobs.
Instructions
1. Find a child modeling agency with a good reputation. Good agencies never charge a fee upfront; they take a percentage from each job your child completes. Do your research. Be sure that the agency you choose books jobs for catalogues. Some agencies only do commercials and runway jobs.
2. Have some photos taken of your child to show the agency. A simple snapshot showing how clothes hang on your child and a clear headshot will do the trick. You can go to your local shopping mall; mall photographers often know what type of photos to take if you tell them what you need the pictures for.
3. Send in some photographs of your child to an agency you would like to work with. Send in a head shot and a full body shot.
4. Call to set up an interview for your child at the agency. Be prepared to ask any questions you may have.
5. Ask the agency about the services it provides. Find out if it builds a portfolio for your child or if you must create your own.
6. Create a portfolio if your agent doesn't provide that service for you. Include head shots, formal wear shots and casual clothes shots. Present the photos, blown up, and inserted in clear page protectors.
7. If your child has been accepted by the agency, you can begin attending appointments that your agent tells you about. These appointments are what will land your child a paying assignment. Think of it like a casting call for models.
