Child Model Agencies
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Hi Glassman.
We sent stuff off and had positive replies back from a few agencies. It seems like you have to pay money to get your childs pictures in the agencies portfolio. Some agencies want a registration fee too, these are the ones to definitely avoid.
We didn't register with any agencies in the end. It seemed far too easy to start an agency in our opinion. We reported one agency to trading standards because of what they were asking, we later found out that they had been on watchdog. See the previous thread that I started, it should be clear as to which agency it was. cslgirl was very helpful with us.
PM me if you want more info ie agency names that we researched into. Good luck if you do go ahead with it.
We sent stuff off and had positive replies back from a few agencies. It seems like you have to pay money to get your childs pictures in the agencies portfolio. Some agencies want a registration fee too, these are the ones to definitely avoid.
We didn't register with any agencies in the end. It seemed far too easy to start an agency in our opinion. We reported one agency to trading standards because of what they were asking, we later found out that they had been on watchdog. See the previous thread that I started, it should be clear as to which agency it was. cslgirl was very helpful with us.
PM me if you want more info ie agency names that we researched into. Good luck if you do go ahead with it.MY son modelled for mothercare via an agency 6 years ago. 3 or 4 shoots and he had a nice nest egg sitting in the bank. We also got copies of the huge 8'x5' pictures that were in the windows of every mothercare that christmas by phoning Mothercare and requesting them just after christmas, my ex's garage has one wall covered in them 
I'll give her a bell and get the agency name for you tomorrow.
I'll give her a bell and get the agency name for you tomorrow.
jayfish said:
MY son modelled for mothercare via an agency 6 years ago. 3 or 4 shoots and he had a nice nest egg sitting in the bank. We also got copies of the huge 8'x5' pictures that were in the windows of every mothercare that christmas by phoning Mothercare and requesting them just after christmas, my ex's garage has one wall covered in them
I'll give her a bell and get the agency name for you tomorrow.
Thanks...I'll give her a bell and get the agency name for you tomorrow.
Missus will be reading this once she's free
My girls did some modelling work when they were younger (age 2 -3). We joined a local agency that seemed professional, helpful and we felt comfortable with. They did require a registration fee, but this was only around £30.
The agency then did a lot of work to get castings, and we got invited to a fair few. The kids can have fun when they do them, and think mine ended up on a Samsung ad in Asia.
They're starting to look more like me now, so those days are probably over...
Ipso
The agency then did a lot of work to get castings, and we got invited to a fair few. The kids can have fun when they do them, and think mine ended up on a Samsung ad in Asia.
They're starting to look more like me now, so those days are probably over...
Ipso
My son has done some modelling. We went through a local agent, the cost to us was zero. A friend who works in advertising recommended the agency as one they use and trust.
The one thing you need to be aware of is that the client has a look in mind when they want their product modelled - your kid is paraded in front of the client and they let you know afterwards - can you be at X address on a certain day. If you can, your kid has the job. They pay a certain amount for your time and a certain amount of they use the photos commercially.
My son is on the packaging of a child's Jeep branded wagon sold predominantly in toy stores and supermarkets. He has done other work.
Don't get the impression that you or your child will get rich from this. They won't. It's just nice to see your kid in print and on products in shops.
The one thing you need to be aware of is that the client has a look in mind when they want their product modelled - your kid is paraded in front of the client and they let you know afterwards - can you be at X address on a certain day. If you can, your kid has the job. They pay a certain amount for your time and a certain amount of they use the photos commercially.
My son is on the packaging of a child's Jeep branded wagon sold predominantly in toy stores and supermarkets. He has done other work.
Don't get the impression that you or your child will get rich from this. They won't. It's just nice to see your kid in print and on products in shops.
GavinPearson said:
My son has done some modelling. We went through a local agent, the cost to us was zero. A friend who works in advertising recommended the agency as one they use and trust.
The one thing you need to be aware of is that the client has a look in mind when they want their product modelled - your kid is paraded in front of the client and they let you know afterwards - can you be at X address on a certain day. If you can, your kid has the job. They pay a certain amount for your time and a certain amount of they use the photos commercially.
My son is on the packaging of a child's Jeep branded wagon sold predominantly in toy stores and supermarkets. He has done other work.
Don't get the impression that you or your child will get rich from this. They won't. It's just nice to see your kid in print and on products in shops.
very sensible view and good advice. I was asked if my daughter (now 8 1/2 months) would do some but I pointed out she has severe reflux and pukes constantly..... put them off The one thing you need to be aware of is that the client has a look in mind when they want their product modelled - your kid is paraded in front of the client and they let you know afterwards - can you be at X address on a certain day. If you can, your kid has the job. They pay a certain amount for your time and a certain amount of they use the photos commercially.
My son is on the packaging of a child's Jeep branded wagon sold predominantly in toy stores and supermarkets. He has done other work.
Don't get the impression that you or your child will get rich from this. They won't. It's just nice to see your kid in print and on products in shops.
Whatever your wife's natural feelings about this, you will lose nothing by tossing the proposal in the bin. 90% chance it's a scam. If not, is being a child model going to improve his future career? I doubt it. Plus the risk of getting your kid involved with some pretty dodgy characters.
Forget it.
Forget it.
There seems to be a lot of people shouting 'scam' at the suggestion of an up-front fee.
We use an agency called Truely Scrumptious and had to pay an up front fee of £120. Since December my partner and daughter have been to 7 casting sessions and been selected for 4 jobs. You get enough expenses to cover the cost of travel into London for the castings and she's earned around £180 for a main shoot. The agency take another 25% of this so you're left with £135. We covered the up-front fee on the first job !
As long as you approach the casting sessions with the intention of having fun - and it is fun for the kids - then it makes for an interesting experience.
My daughter now has £600 in her own account that'll be worth considerably more by the time she's 16 (interest rates allowing)
It's like anything, do your research to avoid being scammed but it's a bit harsh to accuse every agency that charges an up front fee of illegal behavior.
We use an agency called Truely Scrumptious and had to pay an up front fee of £120. Since December my partner and daughter have been to 7 casting sessions and been selected for 4 jobs. You get enough expenses to cover the cost of travel into London for the castings and she's earned around £180 for a main shoot. The agency take another 25% of this so you're left with £135. We covered the up-front fee on the first job !
As long as you approach the casting sessions with the intention of having fun - and it is fun for the kids - then it makes for an interesting experience.
My daughter now has £600 in her own account that'll be worth considerably more by the time she's 16 (interest rates allowing)
It's like anything, do your research to avoid being scammed but it's a bit harsh to accuse every agency that charges an up front fee of illegal behavior.
Cool Mart said:
There seems to be a lot of people shouting 'scam' at the suggestion of an up-front fee.
It's like anything, do your research to avoid being scammed but it's a bit harsh to accuse every agency that charges an up front fee of illegal behavior.
Finally, someone who knows what they are talking about and actually has real life experience to be able to give an accurate viewpoint. It's like anything, do your research to avoid being scammed but it's a bit harsh to accuse every agency that charges an up front fee of illegal behavior.
stifler said:
Hi Glassman.
We sent stuff off and had positive replies back from a few agencies. It seems like you have to pay money to get your childs pictures in the agencies portfolio. Some agencies want a registration fee too, these are the ones to definitely avoid.
We didn't register with any agencies in the end. It seemed far too easy to start an agency in our opinion. We reported one agency to trading standards because of what they were asking, we later found out that they had been on watchdog. See the previous thread that I started, it should be clear as to which agency it was. cslgirl was very helpful with us. PM me if you want more info ie agency names that we researched into. Good luck if you do go ahead with it.
Thanks Stifler... We sent stuff off and had positive replies back from a few agencies. It seems like you have to pay money to get your childs pictures in the agencies portfolio. Some agencies want a registration fee too, these are the ones to definitely avoid.
We didn't register with any agencies in the end. It seemed far too easy to start an agency in our opinion. We reported one agency to trading standards because of what they were asking, we later found out that they had been on watchdog. See the previous thread that I started, it should be clear as to which agency it was. cslgirl was very helpful with us.
PM me if you want more info ie agency names that we researched into. Good luck if you do go ahead with it.Gassing Station | The Pie & Piston Archive | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff