Tween Modeling Advice
Ideas For Kids Who Want to Have a Modeling Career
Tweens often dream of becoming models. If you think your child has true talent in acting and modeling, here are some tips and practical advice for getting started.
Does your tween have what it takes to be a model? A modeling career is not easy to break into, but it can be done for a select few who have charisma, talent, and undeniable work ethics. Here are some things to consider, if you think your tween is ready to make a break into the modeling world.
Steps to Becoming a Child Model
Photo Tips
You need to get some top-notch pictures of your child to send into agencies. These would include:
- Head shots, as well as full body shots.
- Make sure your tween is wearing natural makeup that is not caked on.
- Hair should be natural. Long hair should be down, not up in buns, pony tails, etc.
- Clothes should be simple, but fashionable. You want the agency to see your tween's face.
- You do not need expensive portraits and photos. Talent agencies know what they are looking for, and it is usually raw, natural beauty or enthusiasm that any camera can capture.
Reputable Agencies for Tweens
Finding a reputable modeling agency for kids is not so tricky with the right advice. This is the part of the process that scares most parents because you are sending in your child's photos and personal information to someone you have never met, or probably never will. Here is a list of some places that deal with children and are well-known in the modeling world.
Marla Dell Talent
- 2124 Union Street, San Francisco, CA 94123
- E-mail: marla@marladell.com
Generations Talent Agency
- 291 Geary Street #502, San Francisco, CA 94102
- E-mail: Jennifer@generationsagency.com
Cast Images
- 2530 J Street, Ste 330, Sacramento CA 95816
- E-mail: info@castimages.com
Miscellaneous Tips
- You should never have to pay an agency to take your child on. They will receive a portion of your tween's revenue (usually about 20%) after they have gotten them a job.
- Explain to your tween that there is a lot of rejection in the modeling business, and they should never take rejection personally. If they have talent, something will happen.
- Do not be fooled by an agency that says they will train your tween for a nominal fee, and then find her a job. A reputable agency will see your child's talent and work with them in training as part of the process.
- Check out a modeling agency through the Better Business Bureau before sending them anything!
- If you are really serious about your tween's talent, planning a short-term trip to Los Angeles or New York is a good idea. You can walk into the agencies, and they can see your child in person.
- Your tween needs to know that this business takes a lot of effort. They have to be willing to work at getting themselves seen and heard. Good work ethics are a MUST.
