How to Get Children Involved in Print Modeling

The boys whisper when your daughter strolls school halls. Your son's phone rings off the hook, thanks to adoring fans. Is it any wonder? She has long legs. His hair is perfect. Your precocious daughter or son likely knows that kids not much older have made it big on the runway and in print. Maybe it's time you told your cutie pie that you're willing to help them chase that dream.

Things You'll Need

  • Model's composite
  • Portfolio
  • Photographs
  • Agents listing

Instructions

    • 1

      Take your child to a photographer if the snapshots Uncle Bud shot don't do her justice. Coordinate the photography appointment around school hours so your son doesn't get the idea it's OK to skip class in pursuit of a career. Bring several clothing changes to the shoot; a mix of casual and dressy. Request a mix of headshots and full-body poses. Some parents spring for a hair and makeup stylist. Your call. Your money.

    • 2

      Commission a model's composite for your son or daughter. Some photographers work with graphic designers proficient at creating these. This service generally costs extra, but it will save you time. If your photographer has no relationship with a designer, find one yourself. Take the finished digital art (on disk) to a printer and have a quantity of composites printed on high-quality, coated stock.

    • 3

      Put together a model's book or portfolio. Nothing fancy, but you will need one when you and your child meet with potential agents. Look for a large-format document carrier with acetate sleeves. Fill the book with photos taken at the studio. Once the book is compiled, make a list of modeling agencies specializing in the representation of kids. Prepare a mailing that consists of your child's composite plus a short cover letter requesting a meeting.

    • 4

      Mail marketing packages to agents within a specific geographic radius of your home (e.g., 40 miles if you're willing to drive that far). Follow up with phone calls. Book meetings with agents that sound most promising. This can get tricky during the school year, so prepare the family for buckets of chicken in place of home-cooked meals and some loosy-goosy times around the house.

    • 5

      Take your child, his modeling book and composites, to each meeting. Don't sign with the first agent offering a contract, however. Impress upon your child the importance of meeting with several agents on your list to find the best representation. Say no to anyone requiring up-front fees or modeling classes as a condition of putting your child under contract. Take everyone out for dinner once that contract is signed. Nobody deserves a celebration more than you.

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