FabSwingers.com forum: Children's modeling agencies

By *litterbabe OP Woman
over a year ago

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Does anybody have any experience with modelling agencies that specialise in children?

The ones I find seem to be ones that just charge a lot of money to register then you are limited to having portfolios done with them for which there is a further charge with no guarantee of any work at anytime.

Are there reputable children's modelling agencies, and is it extremely hard work on the child?

My daughter is very interested in joining a model agency, but I am very sceptical and I feel it is likely to be a lot harder than she expects.

By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I don't have any experience of this, but my suspicion would be that there are a lot of dodgy places out there. Preying on the fact that many parents are besotted with their children (rightly so!) and think everyone else will be too.

By *iss SJWoman
over a year ago

Hull

A friend of mine has a younger brother who is a child model and went on to feature in various tv adverts and he’s been in a few tv serials and soaps. I think the mum has to be extremely available as he has castings all over the country and often at the drop of a hat. He’s had to move schools a couple of times as well because he was bullied for being on tv. I don’t know how he gets time off school either. I think for long term things there’s a tutor.

By *mm and HerCouple
over a year ago

Hertfordshire

My youngest was talent spotted at 13 and is signed with a fairly high standard agency - they've done London Fashion Week, Pull & Bear, & M&S amongst others this year I believe. The contract itself was an eye opener!

We've never payed a penny to anyone, and have done quite a few test shoot so she has a basic portfolio. I can't speak specifically to children's agencies, but it's blooming hard to get work, and if they're under 16, even harder because of the various licences that are required (child protection, children working hours and conditions etc). That's the reason why we've lost most jobs.

I would say by all means persevere, but set appropriate expectations. I would also do your homework on the agency, and how they respond - we were miles away in Watford months after being signed, and two of the staff approached her, knowing her by name and sight, showing that they knew all their models. They've done training sessions (nutrition and, I kid-u-not, walking!) and pep talks (your priorities are school first, always). They're invested.

Happy to answer any questions (if I can!) if you want to pm.

Hmm x