duchessofdulwich Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Hi, I was just wondering if poeple have had any experience of their children being used as models? Can anyone recommened any "kosher" agencies? I have reservations about the agencies who ask for joinging fees. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16939-baby-modelling/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olga Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Hi When my daughter was six months old. I sent her photo to a few agencies. Norrie Carr wanted her and took pictures for free there was no joining fee. Although if you want to renew after a year you have to pay ?70 for new photos. We got plenty of work but here's where the good experiences ended. I found the agency rude if I couldn't make an audition, they expected me to turn up the day after a phone call and change any other plans. When I didn't want her in a particular advert for SMA they thought I was being ridiculous. The model almost dropped my baby in a cover shoot. There's lots of waiting around at shoots very boring. She got paid up to six months after the job. The only good thing is the pay which we put in her child trust fund. But I couldn't take longer than 6 months as I was pregnant and it would be almost impossible to do with 2 children to look after. To top it off they still kept calling me months after I'd told them I couldn't do it anymore. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16939-baby-modelling/#findComment-430831 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunu Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Hi - my son was/is with Bruce and Brown and I liked working with them. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16939-baby-modelling/#findComment-430852 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpy Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Hi, no experience of my own child being used but as a photographers agent have booked children for ad campaigns. Personally it's not for me and I think you have to consider your childs personality before putting them forward. As Olga found it's good money but ruthless, boring and to be honest not everyone cares that much about whether your child is having a great day as it's all about getting the shot. Yes you may have to contribute towards getting up to date head shots as your child changes but you shouldn't have to pay a joining fee.If you really want to pursue this avenue here's a few of the childrens model agencies we've used....http://www.alphabetkidz.co.uk/www.bonnieandbetty.comwww.bruceandbrown.comwww.byronscasting.co.ukwww.kidslondonltd.comwww.kidsplusagency.co.ukwww.motmodel.com Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16939-baby-modelling/#findComment-430856 Share on other sites More sharing options...
duchessofdulwich Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 thankyou for your words of advice...these are all things i will think about! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16939-baby-modelling/#findComment-430920 Share on other sites More sharing options...
new mother Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Actually the money is surprisingly poor forthe time involved... Or at least that is the case for tv ads Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16939-baby-modelling/#findComment-431148 Share on other sites More sharing options...
reren Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 What is the money like? How much did you get for a day? How many days a month would you expect? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16939-baby-modelling/#findComment-431651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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