Child Modelling - Support and advice

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As an offshoot of the Baby Modelling thread here is the new and improved thread for all questions you may have regarding agencies, the industry or just to relate general experiences. The last thread is hereby laid to rest - it was 5 YEARS OLD! Jeez!

If you want to DEBATE or CRITICISE go to the "Child Modelling - Debate" thread.

hi perfumelady. good thanks how are you ? no she did the m&s mag before she joined them thats what made her want to do it so we send her photos off to the agencies.has your dd had any more casting?email aylisa about passwords this week said they were still setting them up.she did email three photos which were really lovely. very clear i think they were the ones going on the website .

Hi there, has anyone had any experience with Childsplay models? Need to know before I trek all the way there!!!

Bumpity bump for all you trying to find it, new thread please

Im getting good at this. Up until a month ago i'd never even had an e-mail address. I'm so sad. I'm on here already somewhere I think. Any pearls of wisdom for me Was asking about childsplay, found out some info, but no one seems to be with them on this site..

Pregnancy mag, you can share yours if you like! Im just typing up some from my firends who all have babies! Actually their kids arent babies anymore more toddlers!
I posted on this site a cpl of days back saying that you could also contact local media and see if they need any models for any features they may be running? My ds was in a few bits for supplements that I have written. He is on the Watford Observer website, you cna view the pics in dec 05 photos under baby massage. Probably of no interest to some!
FIngers crossed for your baby x just make sure that they are happy to take you on in light of where you live x

Well done really think the old thread should be put to rest. The advice i would give to anyone is that it is a wonderful experience for kids but can also be hard work. As you live outside of London (as i do, Northampton) this makes things even harder. However, with the right agnecy it can be great, it is just finding the agnecy that suits you and your family. It is very much a London and surrounding areas thing, i was fortunate enough to join urban angels at the bginning and they have been fantastic but many agencies don't like to use kids from out of london in case of train/traffice delays etc so it can be a disadvantage.

that's a valid point about distance. I can do London on the M11 in an hour but that's if the traffic is ok. I'm in Newmarket, thanks old timer!

Hi Cyan, what do you want to know? First one was the end of the world, second was a breeze.. it's amazing what a few years getting into the mummy role can do! Will try the local media too, you are a fountain of knowledge..

Don';t let it put you off but be concious that this is what some agencies take into account, so for the last job we did we are claiming £40 train fair, in London this would be considerably less. I love travelling to london and have taken my four five and unders on the train and tube, we all love it, but sometimes reallistically you cannot travel by car, its more hastle than its worth so you have to become public transport friendly.

sorry about my spelling have been drinking wine tonight

mykidsmum do you reckon all the spring catalogues and stuff have been done now? will it be the summer items that come up next

tinkerbellechelle, my appointment is at 3.40 i think, im not sure if i have been emailed directions as my messenger is down for some reason, but will try to fix it tomorrow.
i have to buy a plain white top for dd, all her ones are coloured or pattened, hopefully ill be able to find one

cheers ,mykidsmum, that's fine. hope you don't have a hangover!

lanismum, did they tell you to wear something specific? I wasn't told anything about wearning anything specific?
How old is your LO, sorry I have forgotten

maybe see you think ours is about 3ish

my dd is 10 months old, jenny just said she had to wear a lain white top, and jeans/denim if she had them. she said it was for the photos the were going to take. i have no idea how to get there, im going to try and bribe my mum/aunt/brother to drive me.
how old is your little one?
i may well see you there, ill be the one fighting to keep her baby in the pram

perfumelady......Not sure but i think all the spring/summer catalogues have been done as we did a couple in oct/nov time and one has just come out with the autumn one being advertised next!!!
Cyan......I have got a great 'birth story' for you - emerg c section at 35 weeks - and didn't even get to fnd out what a contraction feels like!!! Which mag do you work for as my little one did a photoshoot for one recently???

lanismum .is your meeting with urban angels in peterborough road.if it is there is loads of parking(metered)on that road we went there for the october intake.we were only in there for about half a hour .done dd hair took photos measurements and quick chat. good luck

hi yackety

I can write up your birth story if you like! Preg and birth.
how olds your dd/ds sorry can't remember!

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thanks marymay, yes mine is in peterborough rd, ill tell my mum, she was worried about parking. did you have to pay when you went for the interview, just so i know how much money to take

Hiya izzi

thats great! who looks after you is it elin? Shes lovely. How far along are you? x

Nevermind about KidsLondon. Have you tried others? HAve you had much work from Alphabet? x

hi lanismum.no you dont have to pay anything on the day .they will give you a call a few days later if they are going to offer you a contract.then you have to send them £40 to set up pictures for website. thats all you pay.

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Hi izzy. I've contacted AlphabetKidz, she sounds v nice, so fingers crossed! Do I need to dress my girl up for assessment tomorrow or is casual and comfy better?