How to Pick the Kids for a Best Modelling Agency?
There are so
many kids modelling agencies in
Singapore! How do you choose the best one out of all?
Does your pretty
or handsome kid have a natural knack for posing in front of the camera? Do they
envision becoming the next Miranda Kerr, Tyra Banks or star on Victoria’s
Secret? Are they confident in front of the camera and express a vibrant
personality?
Your kiddo
may be the next big star! It’s better to start at a certain young age where the
mind is perfectly suited to learn new things. However, there are a few
noteworthy pointers to determine whether your child is best suited for modeling,
and that you are picking the best kid for job.
Both Parent and Child must be
committed to modeling
Modeling
is serious business and may take a toll on a kid at a young age. There will be
a need to spend time or traveling to various places. Usually shoots for kids
last around 2 to 3 hours which require high levels patience, tolerance, and
cooperation on the part of the kid. Shoots may happen amidst working or
schooling hours, which will require the kid to skip some hours, or for the
parent to skip work to fit shoots in their schedule. Sacrificing some leisure
time might become a norm too, as kids modeling
demands children and parents to give it high priority and adopt a committed mindset.
Realistic Expectations
Perhaps
the most realistic factor to consider is the limited success, recognition, and
earnings at the onset of modeling. Sure a kid may aspire to be the next
Hermione Granger of Harry Potter who will in his/her latter years become a
supermodel like Emma Watson. But truth is kid models are likely to be
inexperienced and have much room for development in terms of style, skill, and
personality. As such their opportunities may be initially limited, usually
around 2 to 3 assignments a month ranging $50-75 per hour on average. As such
it becomes important to start off modeling with a love and passion for excelling
in it, rather than focusing too much on financial reward.
A
kid and parent alike must be able to embrace rejection from clients, and work
up their way in the industry. Rejection from model agencies or clients doesn’t mean the child isn’t good enough,
but more often they aren’t going for that style or look. Keep trying with other
agencies, and hard work pays off.
Good Looks Don’t Guarantee Success in
Modeling
Looking good with the key
features such as angular face structure, good skin tone, and symmetrical face
are all plus points and definitely attributes of a good model, but they alone
are not enough. If your kid is extremely restless, tends to fidget
continuously, unable to take advice and instructions from strangers, and
doesn’t like to smile or to pose convincingly, these will all lead toward
disaster in the modeling industry. Although these problems are rarely seen
amongst adults, they are prevalent in kids, which create an uphill battle in
achieving good contracts and assignments from the modelling agencies Singapore.
Eat healthily and be Physically Active
This
advice is given to all models alike but it’s especially more important for
children, who can be easily attracted to junk food and sweet drinks. A kid
should try to keep the expected body figure as much as possible. An active
lifestyle comes into effect in keeping up the proper shape as well. Make sure
they run around the field every once in a while apart from being stuck on their
computer games or play station. Make sure, the kid is medically fit and capable
enough to stand and pose for a long period of time too.
Lastly,
parents shouldn’t force their kids to enter modeling and force upon them what
they don’t like. Modeling should be a personal choice, and done only because
they enjoy it. Ultimately that is what will see them through the tough phases
of their work. Modeling isn’t for everyone, so make sure you understand the
agency you are working with and the requirements expected of your child before
making a long term commitment.
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