I have a 12 year old daughter - recently, it seems like every time we meet someone new or see someone we havn't seen for a long time, they rant and rave about how beautiful she is. And they always suggest that I get her into some sort of modeling. And she really wants to try it. But I don't know who to call or where to start. If anyone has any suggestions or info to pass along to me I would appreciate it. thanks
I live in madison indiana and we shop at the greentreen mall in clarksville indiana and sometimes there they have model agencies that come..This is all i really know about anything like that. just check around you or if u have any malls that are near by.
maybe try her in one of those contests called "thecutekid.com" you submit a photo and they pick out winners from there. I would start out small first. Just remember you have to protect them against any wierdos that may be out there so do the research first then go ahead. like I said you can go to <www.thecutekid.com> and submit photos there.
I'm trying to get my son into baby modeling as well. So far, most of the moms I've talked to who have children in modeling (there are several great resources on www.ourcutebabies.com), say that for children your daughter's age, you need at least two good headshots, and 3 good full length shots to send to agencies, and they need to be professional quality. I dont' have a problem with that myself with my son's photos, since I'm a photographer. Most of the agencies in Louisville will accept children your daughter's age, and their phone #s and addresses are in the yellow pages under Modeling, though there aren't many to choose from. Generally all you need to do is write her name, stats, and contact info on the backs of all the photos and send them in with a cover letter stating why you want to get her into modeling and why you think she'd be qualified for it. Also, you can call around to the agencies and see if they have any open calls that you can take her to as well. Hope this helps. If you'd like any help with photos, my website is www.kristagabbardphotography.com, though it's still under construction right now. :-)
K. G.
My daughter is signed with Helen Wells Agency. They have regular open calls, and you submit a 4x6 photo while you listen to how the agency works. Then if they are interested, they'll call you. It's the main agency for Indy I think, or it's at least the one everyone seems to think of first.
Good luck!
