Modelling for Babies

[Donna247]

does anyone know any models adacey for babys modeling?
or any websites for it?

tinkerbellchell, i know of some people that have been turned down so were not asked to attend shoot, so they must only invite people to the shoot who they feel are what they are looking for.as for do they take every one on that attends the shoot who knows i heard that they don't but i don't know if thats gospel. when i left the studio the director said to me as i left, we will let you know if we are going to give you a contract.they contacted me about three days later.

tigeryuan no you don't pay for the assesment.

Thanks!!

not sure you've read this article. just found it.

www.juniormagazine.co.uk/module-pagesetter-viewpub-tid-5-pid-103.html

interesting read!!! recommended!!

Just like to add that Enid has been on this site for blooming ages (as long as I have I think, maybe even longer) and, I am sure, has loads more interesting things to do with her life than come on to this thread just to cause trouble. She does have experience of the business, she does make valid comments and, IMO, is worth listening to.

tinkerbellchelle.as perfumerlady said urban angels dont ask everybody they see to join the agency.the 200 or so they invite also includes the children already on their books.when we went all the children had to wear plain blue jeans and plain white tops.so everyone dressed the same no designer gear.

tigeryuan - just read our post about your son's aversion to clothes don't wish to put a downer on this, but I wouldn't bother thinking about modelling until this isn't a problem. It's such a fundamental part of the process.

willow have catted you

tigeryuan - I agree with others about the clothes thing. it is so important. We would try a top on one baby then stand back, um and ah and then take it off and try another. this could happen a few times. If your son starts stropping then we wouldnt be able to take the pic which would screw up teh whole schedule and I doubt we'd use him again.

enid.did you get the sack from your job? why are you so bitter ?

thanks for your advise!! i know there will be a problem at the moment!! will see what happen!!
fingers crossed that the situation will only temporary!!!

Funny though! He only fussy with coat, hat & shoes!! I bet he learnt it from the nursery that which's coat & hat & shoes are belonging to him when they took him out to the park! So, when he saw something new, he wouldn?t want it!!!

Anyway, wish you all have a lovely weekend!

Tiger - I agree that waiting until the clothing issue is resolved before pursuing modelling. Fortunately phases such as this do not last long!

Willow - I had hoped that Enid would offer constructive advice. Honest questions posted to her were ignored (for some reason...).

they were ignored because I don't run a model agency and I am not on here 24:7 believe it or not.

I am not bitter and I certainly didn't get the sack

I really don't understand why all you lot are having a go at ENID?

FFS she has said she doesn't approve of baby modelling so that makes her the devil. OK she was sure some of you were changing names etc (silly ENID) but you lot seem to be out to get her and bitch about her.

TBH I have useful information and could potentially help some of you, since I have kids who are models AND I work in magazines even now (with older models) But I can't be arsed anymore.

ENID is totally right when she says that there are some mums who live through their kids and want them to model, if your child doesn't like changing clothes - what even makes you THINK your child will enjoy modelling. It isn't much fun, it is boring and pointless. I can't think why I still do it, except a few times a year combined with a day out in London.

I hope you enjoy your baby modelling, but don't expect much advice in here anymore

lol this thread was started in august 2000, will it still be going once they're all teenagers

thanks crunchie

yes I did make a stupid mistake which I apologised for.

I also said I dont understand why mums do it because I have seen the frustration of parents whose kids don't get chosen for shoots and the madness of mums who have kids that clearly don't enjoy it. Some mothers have kids that really enjoy it and are good at it and that is fine. We used to have some great mums with lovely kids that were a joy to work with.

tbh if you can't take any kind of criticism on here I doubt you will enjoy modelling.

If your kids dont get taken on with a big reputable agency then forget it. If they aren't good enough for them then they are unlikely to be good enough for the majority of catalogue/magazine shoots.

Past experiences ARE useful, Enid. O.K., you are out of the industry but I doubt it has moved on so much that you wouldn't be able to add anything to this forum.

I actually have 2 say I agree with a couple of things said. I think that if a child doesnt enjoy it then it is so unfair to carry on with it .
My boy is 5 months old and is such a show off and loves meeting new people and posing. When we have sent photos to the reputable agencies such as rascals, urban angels, MOT, BK, elisabeth smith they have all shown interest a couple however we have to reapply to in a few months due to currently a very similar baby but I feel like someone said that if the reputable agencies are interested then thats a good thing.
I think really we should appreciate any advice given to us be it good or bad about the industry.

I hope to have not offended anyone with what I have just said xx

Just reading through what's been going on today and it's a shame that everyone has fallen out. Enid didn't really say anything offensive and to suggest she was bitter was unfair. I do actually appreciate hearing an insider's view about the industry and to be honest, it has really got me thinking about whether it's something I should be doing to my dd. However, I think I'll just see how it goes and if my dd enjoys it then no harm done. She has already done one job and loved every second of it.

cadburygirl....who did you go with in the end - last i read you was choosing between BK anf ES???

No one has fallen out. Personally, I thought Enid was trolling from another board. Just the way she came across and then not to answer a few basic questions - well, it sent the alarm bells ringing. There are a few other message boards I am on at the moment and we have had serious issues with trolls recently. Guess that is why I might have "read" Enid's posts the wrong way. Too much time spent fending off invaders elsewhere!

Ever have one of those weeks????

i think its great to hear advise from everyone but its a shame that the so called insiders veiws seem to me to be so negative .i also have a close friend that worked in the business( left to work abroad).she has nothing but good things to say about modelling.my dd is 9 and old enough to decide what she want to do .if she dosent like it we will stop .if your child or baby is enjoying themself then why not .my 7 year son was also asked to go for a photo but he thought he wouldnt enjoy it.

i think this thread is very mild,you should take a look at the george best is dead thread ,fists are flying on that one.

Wow what a bloody performance, just gonna make a couple of observations and bugger off.

Enid IMO has had a rough ride on here, but nothing she cannot handle I'm sure and nothing that she didn't really invite from her initial comments. Bit like me going on a nursery board and asking why everyone sends their kids there when i know they get the piss taken out of them by their teachers, because i have worked in anursery and am privvy to that info. Obviously i wouldn't do that, what would be the point, it would be based on my experiences of years ago which are not relevant now, and surely i would only be shit stirring.

Also crunchie, as someone who has also done this for a while i can't help but think you are sounding a bit precious. you make many derogatory comments about mums whose childrens model but make sure that you are completely absolved from any of these accusations yourself, as if you are the only one who can see the bigger picture.

Quite disappointed in all of this really, but hey thats mumsnet, never ceases to amaze.

I think you lot have shot yourselves in the foot as far as getting any useful advice from some very knowledgeable people on here.

Good luck!

i think there is more than enough advice on here to help anyone who is intrested in the modelling world for children. Please lets keep it all up beat and positive on this thread surely we all have the common sense to see the possible pitfalls we are not stupid mummies and we all should use our common sense when we enter the world of modelling sure it has its up and downs but lets try and keep this positive thing. Modelling is fun lets keep it that way

TATA I agree there is a lot of advice and I would think most of mummies have our heads screwed on BUT I also think its a shame we have lost people who may have knowledge from the other side but if enid etc dont wish to share it then there is nothing more we can do.
I agree this board is to help each other lets try keep it upbeat and friendly.

The good thing is by the sounds of it the majority of us are with good agents or have interest from reputable agents so hopefully we can give each other advice xxxx

is it safe to come out yet?