"No? Well he should be...". We get this *constantly* when out in public, from random strangers. From a parents perspective, everyone thinks their kid is the awesome/handsome/beautiful/charming, etc., and we're no exception. But this is really starting to pique our interest. Where do we go from here? Are there agencies or casting sites that we can submit a couple of professional pictures too? I'm posting in Quacks because I'm hoping for serious feedback on how to approach this. BTW my son is 17 mos. old. I just want to know if everyone who comes up to us is smoking the ganja or not
ttt. I'd be interested in this as well. My kid is mixed, so he's a little different looking. Did you post pics of him yet?
Give it a shot. Try for instance: Third Coast Casting 1714 Fortview Rd Austin, TX 78704 They're legit. I used to do some print an local commercials until I was about 14. A lot of people use them. (512) 445-3203
I got the same thing with my daughter. MY MOM was insistent that I sign her up at John Casablancas and I did. She started doing print ads, then went on to do a commercial and a short film "A monster in the house" with BJ Thomas and was up for a leading role in a movie. She got the part but the movie was cancelled two weeks later. It was an awesome experience, but very time consuming. We moved to Chicago shortly after and I decided not to take it any further. I did not want to pursue that field.
I saw an interview of a top model agent one time. He said if you think you might be a model send a photo to an agency. Don't pay any fees; don't take any lessons; don't take any fancy photos. You've got the look or you don't and a good agent knows immediately.
Really? Everyone tells us our son is ugly as **** and inquire as to why we don't cover his face with a bag. Just kidding by the way....
I'd be worried that modeling might turn into a long term interest and would eventually take up time that could be better spent with healthier activities. If it was just something to make a few extra bucks when the kid is young that would be one thing. But if my kid (boy or girl) decided they wanted to devote all their energy into modeling as a teenager or as an adult it would be my worst nightmare.
Not trying to be mean, but I think your friends are just trying to kiss your ***. Most little kids are ugly, everyone knows that, so people are clearly just being nice to you.
Oh, and by photo, they mean a snapshot. Not an Olan Mills or pro picture. Just a pic with a regular old camera on a regular old day. It is truly all agencies need. Anybody that pays for a photographer and the classes are getting worked, period. A kid does not need nor is expected to have tear sheets, a working book or folio. At least not at this market or likely the one you are in. There are contracts that can be bought out or contracted to places like Gilaroos and other national agencies. The people are pretty darned concerned for the welfare of your child and try to teach parents the ropes on proper management of the kid. But it is the parents that usually blow things, not the kid. Give it a shot. You may get some Disney trips or other ventures out of it for free or even be paid for doing so. But stay grounded and make sure your kid does to depending on the age. There are so many products and things that need a face or a group of faces, countless. Somebodies kid has to grace the advertisement, right? Why not yours? For every product there is a look. What it is depends on the product.
If you post a pic on Hornfans, then you can be assured you will get more honest opinions. Do they really call kids that young "models"?
Not to hijack someone else's thread, but here are my son's eyes, but they are actually a lighter blue than in this picture. I'd say sky blue with some white highlights in his eyes. If he had his choice, he would specialize in pirate stuff. He's now a bit older and more of a little boy than a toddler, but his basics show in these pics. He freaking loves the camera.
my son is a model pimp... all your model daughters are belong to him... this was 16 months... he's 18 months now... he needs a job.
I think it's just because of the makeup and jewelry... simple as that... I guess I'm just weird that way. I am in no way saying that you are a bad parent because of that. Edit- in the 2nd pic I don't have that reaction at all. 2nd Edit- If I'm re-hashing a topic from the baby picture thread, sorry about that... I didn't read it.
no make up on my baby, and a lot of people get their babygirl's ears pierced at an early age. I think its because when they have short hair thats just growing, it has to do with wanting their to be a distinction between the sex of the kid..... plus, its cute
