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Young Models
You know that your child is beautiful. Sure, all
parents think that their children are beautiful, but you know that
yours really is. Strangers have even come up to you and said as
such. So, why not have your child become a model? She is just as
beautiful as the young models that you see in magazine ads, and
you think that she would enjoy it… why shouldn’t your
child become a young model?
First of all, before you have your child become a young model,
know that modeling is tough – young models have very demanding
schedules and work that affect both the model and her parents. Young
models also have to learn to deal with rejection. Before having
your child try to become a young model, be sure that she is easy
going and comfortable in front of strangers.
Here is how to get your child to become a young model:
· To become a young model with lots of work opportunities,
you need to live where work is often available. You may be able
to find young model work in smaller metropolitan areas, but the
top place for young models are New York, Los Angeles, Miami, and
Chicago.
· A young model needs a good agent. You may act as your child’s
manager, but she will still need an agent to get her good jobs.
You want to contact reputable modeling agencies and send them a
statement of interest (your young model will most likely not have
enough background to build up a resume) and some (2-3) photos of
your child. You should also be sure to include information of your
child’s age, hair color, eye color, and shoe size, etc. You
can put this information on the back of each photograph.
· When an modeling agency offers you an appointment, go and
visit it. If you do not hear back from any of the modeling agencies,
go check them out in person and hear from them directly before giving
up.
· When you show up at a modeling agency, be sure to be on
time and be prepared with the question you have. You can always
try a different modeling agency if you do not feel comfortable with
the first one you visit.
· Before you sign a contract for your young model make sure
that you read it over thoroughly and understand every aspect of
it. Understand the fees and how they are paid – a modeling
agency will usually take 20 to 25 percent of what the young model
makes.
· Be aware that you may visit multiple “go-sees”
before your young model ever lands a job. Make sure you ask the
modeling agency how you should dress your child for these appointments.
If your child is very young, be sure that you bring along items
to entertain her so that she stays happy.
· Make sure that you and your child are prepared for rejection
If your child does not seem to enjoy being a young model, then
let her quit. Do not force modeling on your child just because it
is something you want her to do. On the other hand, if your child
really wants to become a young model, keep at it. Do everything
you can to turn your child into a young model.
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