RECENT KIDS MODELING AND HEADSHOT SESSION

I always love working with this young child model and actress.  I've had the pleasure of photographing her a few times over the years and she is just a doll to work with.  She's an ideal candidate to model or act because she has such natural beauty and a very exotic look.  She also has a very in demand modeling and acting look known as ethnically ambiguous.  On top of that she's very photogenic.  (More about that in another blog post.)

Here's a selection of shots from her recent modeling and acting headshot session.
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Quirky shot-- young actress headshot
 Even though she's very beautiful, it was important to capture one of her acting headshots with some quirk or showing some range as an actress.  Commercially this is very important because casting directors will scan hundreds to thousands of actors headshots looking for the kids or teens who fit the look of the role.  If they want a kid who is fun, upbeat and with an interesting face they might pull the headshot above because it fits that role.
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 Los Angeles child modeling and headshot photo session.
 The photograph above was for her modeling portfolio.

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Kids TV and film acting headshot
 Theatrical kids headshot.  (Typically more serious then a commercial headshot.)  This would also be a good main headshot on her modeling zed card if her agent uses this.

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Commercial, high energy, fun kid headshot
Here she is showing lots of energy for one of her commercial headshot looks.  Kids headshots should show that the child is outgoing and not shy for commercials castings.  Energy and personality are really important for kids who want to be cast in commercials.
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 Another commercial headshot!

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Robin Lorraine Photography photographs kids and teens of all ages for acting and modeling in the Los Angeles and surrounding area including Orange County, San Fernando Valley, Burbank, Sherman Oaks, Palmdale, Simi Valley, Ventura, Fontana, Riverside Corona, Toluca Lake, Compton, Torrance, Long Beach, Irvine, Foothill Ranch, Wittier, Arcadia, Northridge, Santa Clarita, Arcadia, West Covina and Hollywood!  Child actors, child models, teen actors and models.  



AT WHAT AGE SHOULD MY CHILD BEGIN ACTING AND MODELING?

I've spoken to many parents who want to get their child started in modeling or acting and they often have the question "Is my child the right age to start?"  There is no right or wrong age.  The important thing is whether the family is able to support it and the child or teen is interested.  

If you have a baby or toddler, really only you can determine if your child is ready.  Are they very comfortable with adults, good natured and generally cheerful?  These are good indications that they are fit for starting a career at a very young age.  The key here is that there will be a lot of driving all over Los Angeles if they have auditions, so you want to make sure your child will be comfortable with this.  Typically twins, triplets and kids who are small for their age are in much bigger demand.

If your kids are age 5 and up, you can consult with them and see if they are interested. They are at an age where they can easily communicate what they like and dislike and are comfortable with.  I find that most of the kids in this business have asked their parents to do this or are even pushing the parents to get them going. It doesn't take coaxing and persuading.  They want to act, model, dance, sing etc.  They are not shy or introverted.

Once your kids have hit the tween or teen years they will make it known if they are interested and want to pursue acting or modeling. You would be hard pressed to try to drag a tween boy to auditions if he wasn't interested.  If they like to perform or are asking to try this it is the right time to start the process of headshots, agent hunting, classes etc.

As far as the industry goes, they are always on the look out for young people.  Babies, kids and teens grow and change and agents need new faces all the time.   Kids have a lot of opportunity and if they are natural performers or are reaching to do this, then it might be a good time to look into getting an agent. 

If your child or teen is ready to get an agent call me to book your headshot session Tel: 323-466-0585 or view my website @ Robin Lorraine Photography or Facebook Robin Lorraine.
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Child tween modeling photo.

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Robin Lorraine Photography photographs kids and teens of all ages for acting and modeling in the Los Angeles and surrounding area including Orange County, San Fernando Valley, Burbank, Sherman Oaks, Palmdale, Simi Valley, Ventura, Fontana, Riverside Corona, Toluca Lake, Compton, Torrance, Long Beach, Irvine, Foothill Ranch, Wittier, Arcadia, Northridge, Santa Clarita, Arcadia, West Covina and Hollywood!  Child actors, child models, teen actors and models.