A lot of parents dream about seeing their child on screen, in publications or on websites. They want to see their children develop naturally in a safe, happy environment and look forward to seeing where the future takes them.
Child modelling provides valuable experiences that assists youngsters in later life. With a vast range of opportunities available, there has never been a better time for parents to apply with us on behalf of their child. It’s an exciting time for everyone involved; we’ve just added a Models Direct office in London, and our client base increases every year.
If you’re a parent or guardian that knows your child / children could be perfect as the star of the show in front of a camera, it’s only natural to be inquisitive about what goes on behind the scenes of a typical Models Direct shoot. Because our clients are so varied, they all have different agendas and marketing assignments they use to appeal to the public. Some of these modelling assignments are purely to attract customers to their product (e.g. retail); others are to promote services (e.g. local councils). The one aspect that connects them is that whenever a child model is needed, clients need to have the most suitable model – and they come to Models Direct in the first instance.
So, what can children – and parents – expect behind the scenes at a typical commercial modelling assignment? Read on…
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Assuming a client has picked your child for a job, we’ll send all the customary details about the job to you well in advance. We’re always available leading up to the day (or on the day itself) should parents have any queries. We also insist that parents or guardians attend modelling assignments for any models under the age of 18.
You’ll be greeted by the client’s staff, or someone from an appointed creative agency in charge of producing the shoot (e.g. photographer or creative director). They’ll make you feel comfortable before starting the day’s work.
Children must feel at ease and know that nay mistakes they make is to be expected – even adult models require re-takes!
Parents are always on the set with their children. They can sit behind the cameras to observe exactly how well their child is working with professional photographers or filmmakers.
Waiting between shots is to be expected, too. Photographers may have to decide the best backgrounds and they must consider lighting, so it’s not just a case of taking endless photos before picking the right ones for their client. Therefore, we recommend that parents bring some form of entertainment to keep their child engaged, be it books, magazines or iPhones / tablets.
A lot of our models enjoy free lunch, but please check with us if you’re unsure if this applies to you.
It’s a good idea to bring a change of clothes in case they are required for variety; your child may also be asked to wear a branded uniform, but it depends on the type of client.
Modelling shoots are invariably laidback and fun; there usually isn’t a huge sense of urgency. It’s not uncommon for an assignment to last just two or three hours, but plan for a whole day unless specifically advised otherwise.
In a world where just about everyone posts reviews from anything to a family holiday to buying a toothbrush, it’s impossible to read every review relevant to your needs – and even if you did, not every consumer has had the same experience. However, to gain a little more intel about child modelling with us, have a look at these reviews from parents.
Your child could well be joining the growing demand for little stars, helping our clients appeal to like-minded consumers in the form of talented child models.
