Child modeling, it's all in the eyes.

"Smize it girl, smize it!"  Tyra Banks often mentions that a model needs to "smize".  Smizing is smiling with the eyes.  Successful models and actors are very good at smizing and very good at communicating to the camera.  This includes child models and child actors.  Some kids are very natural models and actors.  This child model and actor speaks volumes with his eyes.

Child Modeling Boys

Child Modeling Los Angeles

Young Child Model Los Angeles

To schedule a headshot session or a model photo session for your kids or teens contact me @ 323-466-0585.  Smize it baby! Facebook ,  Website ,  email

Young Hollywood "Mateus Ward"

Check out Hollywood's up and coming young actor "Mateus Ward".  The talented actor just released his first music video "Without A Warning" featuring the lovely Leah Lewis.  You can also see Mateus in the final episodes of  Showtimes "Weeds" and as Marcus on Disney XD's "Lab Rats".

Here's some images from a recent photo shoot we did. We managed to get a couple of acting headshots, but the main focus of the photo session was promo images.  

Mateus Ward "Without A Warning" now on iTunes. 

Actor Mateus Ward by Robin Lorraine Photography

Headshot of Actor Mateus Ward by Robin Lorraine Photography

KIDS MODELING AND ACTING LOS ANGELES, a recent baby headshot session

This is a child modeling photo sample from a recent session.  Many parents get their child started in acting and modeling at a young age and child modeling is often the perfect way to start.  For one, child modeling is easier then acting.  They don't have to say lines, they don't have to act, you just need the right look to be a kid model.

Child Modeling

If your child is beginning to model or you would like to book a model photo shoot, contact me @ robin@robinlorraine.com.  http://www.robinlorraine.com

Here are a few photos from a recent teenage actress and model headshot session.   Actors always have different looks for headshots.  Teenage actresses might play the girl next door, the quirky teen, the cheerleader, the goth girl, the edgy teen, hip & cool, etc.  There are so many different types of actors and your headshots should hint at this.  No costumes are needed and that would be a bit hokey for headshots but hinting at a type is recommended.  Once you define your type and types that you would play then this can be reflected in your headshots.  I will cover this in greater detail in later post.  In the meantime here is an example of this young actress recent headshots showing different types.

Theatrical Headshot for TV & Film castings.  Teenage acting headshots.

Girl next door wardrobe look - teenage acting headshots.

Teenage actress headshots.  Commercial acting headshot.

Teenage acting headshots.  The real or approachable actor.  Look is attractive yet real. Not model like.

Fun, lively & with a fashion sense or on the hip side.  Also shows body type for  commercials.  Teenage acting headshots.

A recent photo session with a child model and actress.

A commercial kids headshot. 

I love bright colors on young kids for acting headshots.  This is a classic example of a great kids headshot.  Gorgeous, full smile, smiley eyes, beautiful color for her skin & hair.  The agent chose this as a main commercial headshot and it will also be part of her modeling portfolio.

Here's a sample of a fabulous "theatrical" headshot kids headshot.  Theatrical headshots are for TV & Film castings.  A serious photo like above is used for drama type roles.  This photo also works well for a child model portfolio.

Modeling kids

Again bright & lively colors are beautiful on this child model.  Love the contrast with her skin and hair and background.  

Kids Modeling, Los Angeles.

Kids headshot, commercial.

Love her energy in this kids headshot.  Another fabulous commercial headshot for kids.

Commercial child headshot.  

As you can see make up for a kids headshot or child modeling session should be very, very natural.  Little to no make up is best for child models or child actors.  She is not wearing make up.  Many kids have such nice wonderful color in the skin tone & lips, so sometimes no make up is needed.  Typically For Child models and child actors, I like a little bit of clear mascara, lip gloss or Burts Bees Tinted Lip Balms and maybe a very light dusting of mineral based powder.  The one I like is from Mac Cosmetics.

Child Modeling.

Call to Robin Lorraine Photography to book your child modeling session in Los Angeles.  

Tel: 213.247.5817

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Child Modeling. Avoiding scams with actors and models.

You have a beautiful child or your kid seems to have a great look for child modeling.  In fact you've often been told "You should get your kid a talent agent!"  "Your child would be such a great model!"  "You should get your kids headshots and get him an agent!"  "Your child is perfect for commercials." "We would love to bring your kid in for a screentest to try him out for acting and modeling".   You hear it often that your child would be perfect as a kid model or child actor and of course who doesn't feel good when you hear such nice comments.  Many times these comments are well intended by nice folks, but there is another group of people that like to scam on nice families who are trying to get their child started in acting or modeling.  How do you know if it's a child modeling or child acting scam?  Can you trust the person who say's their a hollywood talent agent and they want to sign your child up for acting or modeling?  

Teen actress and model in Los Angeles.

Talent agents do not ask for money.  They do not ask you to pay them for representation.  All talent agents work on commission and they do not get paid unless your child model or child actor is getting paid.  An actor has to book a part and get paid and the agency will make a commission from this.  If someone is asking you for money to represent your child and promises to get you auditions when you pay them, this is a scam.  Agents can't promise you auditions and they will work hard to get your child actor or child model auditions but they do not charge money for this.  They want your child actor or model to get auditions, which can lead to booking parts.  Once you get a booking, then the kids talent agent will get paid.  

Child modeling Oh La La couture and a hat from an online boutique hat.

I'll talk more about modeling and acting scams in future post and how to avoid shelling out hundreds and thousands of dollars for your child or teenage model.  It's really not a necessary part of getting your child or kids started in modeling or acting.  In the meantime if someone ask you to pay for representation or to pay for a talent agent for your wanna be superstar, then you should continue looking for a legitimate agency.

Acting headshots for kids and teens.  Modeling portfolios and ZED cards for child & teen models, Los Angeles.

Visit my facebook page to view additional work @ http://www.facebook.com/robinlorrainephotography or visit my website to see headshots for kids and modeling kids and teens Los Angeles @ http://www.robinlorraine.com

Headshots for kids and teens. 

Headshots kids, teens, Los Angeles.

Headshots For Kids

Headshot & Modeling session with teen actress Natalie.  

Her agent loved her new headshots and chose 5 photos from the session to use on her casting profile.  This photo shows her body type for modeling or print work.  

Headshot

 The headshot session included both full body shots, commercial headshots & theatrical headshots.  The commercial headshots included different looks or types.  Hip in her own style, studios or braniac & girl next door.

Headshot Commercial

Headshot Commercial Looks

To view additional modeling and acting photos with kids and teens please visit my headshot website @ Robin Lorraine Photography / Headshots for kids & teens. Los Angeles or visit me on Facebook to see numerous photo sessions with kids and teen models and child actors @ Facebook fan page / Robin Lorraine Photography /Kids and teen acting headshots & modeling portfolio

Should my child start modeling?

Many parents are interested in getting their child started as a model.  Modeling for kids is big business.  Kids clothing lines are sprouting up everywhere and they always need kids to model.  As well children grow quickly, so that means talent agents and child modeling agents will need to replace all of these child models.  Talent agents and child modeling agencies are always scouting for new faces.

What are some of the requirements to get my kid started in modeling?

 

Child Modeling

 Child Modeling requires kids that are comfortable with others and kids that like to be photographed.

Kids and Modeling

Kids who model must also feel comfortable around other adults.  Often there will be numerous adults on the shoot who are working the lights, wardrobe, make-up etc.

Teenage Modeling

 Kids and teenagers who are successful at modeling often have strong features.  Exotic looks, beautiful smiles, stunning eyes or a mop of curly red hair are all great looks for modeling.  If your child has a look that stops others dead in their tracks, they enjoy being photographed and are comfortable meeting people, they would probably be a good candidate as a child model. 

Visit my facebook fan page to see more examples of child & teenage models Facebook/RobinLorrainePhotography.  Call me directly if you would like to schedule a modeling photo session.  Tel: 213-247-5817 or email me @ robin@robinlorraine.com

Exotic Child Model.  This photo is a young girl modeling during her headshot and model session.    Her agent chose this photo as one of her shots to keep in her modeling and acting portfolio.

To view additional modeling and acting photos with kids and teens please visit my headshot website @ Robin Lorraine Photography / Headshots for kids & teens. Los Angeles or visit me on Facebook to see numerous photo sessions with kids and teen models and child actors @ Facebook fan page / Robin Lorraine Photography /Kids and teen acting headshots & modeling portfolios.

Kids Headshots Samples

Here's a couple of kids headshot samples from recent sessions.  One of these kids got an agent with their new headshots and one is working actor who just needed to update their headshots.  Both of the kids headshots posted are a good example of different looks. With kids and teen headshots I normally shoot different looks.

Headshots Kids and Teens

This kids headshot shows personality.  A kid's headshots should communicate strong energy, personality and be a good representation of the actor.  This young actor  secured talent representation and then booked a Verizon commercial shortly after getting these headshots. 

Sample kids headshot showing strong personality and great energy.

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