When it comes to modelling, let’s be honest, we usually think of adults in front of the camera and video filming jazz, right? Our modelling agency, Models Direct, is here with a new blog instalment about the wonderful world of children’s modelling and tips to navigate through this busy place of cheeky, happy faces. It deserves the spotlight because kids are also models. Let’s take a look at this further.
Important factors to consider
As a parent or guardian looking set to have your child become a child model, you’ll need to first become familiar with the industry. This means finding a reputable agency that can represent your child, actively put them forward for work, negotiate a respectable amount for the work, have a solid safeguarding policy and procedures in place and ongoing communication for advice and continual support. Models Direct can already offer this for your child.
Take a look at some of our recent junior models’ modelling assignments here:
Client: Say It With Diamonds
Models: Zuri (3), accompanied by mum and gran – Deborah and Sandra.
Brief: Mother’s Day assignment
Date of experience: 6th February 2024
Client: Bluewater (with Inkling)
Model: Madison
Brief: Christmas campaign
Client: Jet2holidays
Model: Holly
Brief: New children’s meals campaign
Here are the corresponding firsthand parental accounts straight from the source:
“Our second time shooting with this client and it was honestly just a dream. They not only accommodated us for the Mother’s Day shoot (ages 3, 38 and 70) but they made it the most enjoyable and memorable family experience for 3 generations of the women in our family.
Models Direct were as conscientious and professional as ever ensuring we were not only fully briefed and debriefed but our every need on the day was exceeded.
Zuri (aged 3) has the absolute, best time on the shoots and it was great to see the same photographer she has worked with before and has an excellent rapport with.”
“Madison has had an amazing time doing the photoshoot today at Bluewater’s Shopping Centre having photos done with Santa by the Thanksgiving tree. All the children looked amazing in their Christmas jumpers supplied by the clients. Would like to thank Models Direct for all the communication and for making this a fun experience for Madison, looking forward to next week.”
“Holly had a really great day doing the Jet2 new children’s meals campaign, it was a good first experience for her. The shoot was very informal, and all involved were extremely friendly and made us feel very comfortable. I hope Holly is able to have more experiences like this as she really enjoyed working with the other children and Tom the photographer was very friendly and put her at ease. Thanks for the opportunity and hope there will be many more in the future.”
Thanks to everyone involved!
Budget-friendly tips to consider
We’ve rounded up some of the essential advice for you to review in bite-sized chunks because we know parents are busy people!
Talk to your child (depending on their age and understanding) about modelling. What it means, examples of work which they can see here, and skills such as punctuality, communication and teamwork.
Help your child feel comfortable in front of the camera. Practise in familiar environments and dry run poses and expressions.
Create a versatile portfolio of season-themed props and natural settings (you can be the photographer! No need for a pro.)
Compile a wardrobe of sale or pre-loved apparel that follows the latest fashion trends and use these in your child’s shoots.
Speak to your agency’s team about balancing life commitments such as education and extracurricular activities. We offer free advice!
We hope this gives you an insight into the world of child modelling. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact our modelling expert team who are available to help.
