I can understand why someone would do it on a limited basis. It isn't always based on looks, and I'm sure it could be helpful in teaching a child that looks aren't the most important part of life. I would never let my child become a full time model when they were older, but if we lived somewhere else, I might do it. I just don't think Ohio would have many opportunities.
I think the modeling industry is about the last place you should look to to teach your child that looks aren't the most important part of life. Perhaps try a less.... Looks focused industry first lol
I was thinking more of acting, and like I said, I wouldn't let them do it when they were older, because of the emphasis on looks and perfection. I just don't see the harm when they're this age. Is it just as bad for younger kids as it is for teenagers?
I don't think it's necessarily "bad" it has positives and negatives. They may have fun, meet people, make money for the future etc. I just wouldn't be listing " teach them looks aren't important" as one of the benefits.
I would never do it personally.
I mean unless someone came up to me in the street and said they would literally give me several thousand dollars right now for an hour of her time as they desperately need an adorable tiny extra like right now. Lol
Post by charmediamsure on Jul 30, 2013 7:06:25 GMT -5
We considered this. We went to the info session, but when they chose him I backed out. I don't think it is a bad agency or anything, I think it was when they were talking about if your kid had a scratch and you were on your way to an audition you should always have some foundation/concealer on you just in case. Something just made me feel weird about it so we decided not to sign. We might consider it when he's old enough to tell us whether he hates it for not. And I'd prefer to go for the acting vs. the modelling, not that there is really much of a difference though, I guess.
@smudgee can you comment at all on Kamera Kids based out of Toronto?
Any tips for getting started? A friend in OC has 2 boys that have done a fair amount of modeling. She taught them to smile anytime someone said smile and hired an agent who sent them on a million open castings. Do I really need an agent?
We were going to an open casting, but the more I read about the agency, the more I dodn't want to go with them. There is another one that I am looking into.
I see casting calls for twin boys here and there and have thought about seeing if the boys make the cut. I hear that more agencies are looking for kids of mixed races. More exotic looks. Thoughts?
Any tips for getting started? A friend in OC has 2 boys that have done a fair amount of modeling. She taught them to smile anytime someone said smile and hired an agent who sent them on a million open castings. Do I really need an agent?
We were going to an open casting, but the more I read about the agency, the more I dodn't want to go with them. There is another one that I am looking into.
I see casting calls for twin boys here and there and have thought about seeing if the boys make the cut. I hear that more agencies are looking for kids of mixed races. More exotic looks. Thoughts?
fryjack2 If you want your kids to work, youll be needing an agent eventually. The industry is really like the lottery. It is a gamble! People want one thing one day and another thing an hour later.
Any tips for getting started? A friend in OC has 2 boys that have done a fair amount of modeling. She taught them to smile anytime someone said smile and hired an agent who sent them on a million open castings. Do I really need an agent?
We were going to an open casting, but the more I read about the agency, the more I dodn't want to go with them. There is another one that I am looking into.
I see casting calls for twin boys here and there and have thought about seeing if the boys make the cut. I hear that more agencies are looking for kids of mixed races. More exotic looks. Thoughts?
OC California? Who is there agent?
Our agent is always looking for twins!
Even fraternal boy/girl twins? I can totally see the need for identicals.
Seriously though, I thought about this for a hot minute when they were super little because they were pretty smiley, but I doubt they are unique enough to get any calls. A former co-worker did some work for Target and they said something about wanting more unique looking kids - if that's the right way to put it. They probably get one million applicants that are Scandinavian looking white haired blue eyed babies in this area.
REally, I just want someone to "discover" my boys and make them the next Mk and Ashley. Minus the public scrutiny. Make $$$$$ for a few years, then disappear from the public eye