MODELING AND KIDS ON THE CATWALK

You've probably heard the term "Catwalk" in the modeling industry or on America's Next Top Model, but how many of you know what it means.  Many people think it has to do with the style of the models walk, but here's what Wikepedia says "In fashion, a catwalk is a narrow, usually flat platform that runs into an auditorium, used by models to demonstrate clothing and accessories during a fashion show.  In fashion jargon, "what's on the catwalk" or similar phrasing can refer to whatever is new and popular in fashion.  Read the full article here Wikipedia Catwalk.

It's not often that you see kids modeling on the Catwalk, but here's a wonderful video I came across with beautiful child models strutting their stuff.  Love this European style these kids are modeling from the children's clothing brand Mayoral. 

By the way, Answer Bag say's this about the Catwalk: "It's a term that was already used for a narrow walkway that connects buildings, kind of like a footbridge, allowing workmen to get to one tall building to the next, kind of walking or roaming the neighborhood like a tom cat does. Catwalks are also what they call those narrow walkways up high in theaters or concert halls, just like cats like to walk up high on tops of walls or roofs."

Well, that explains it! 

Child Modeling

Child Modeling

Contact Robin @ robinlorraine.com or http://www.robinlorraine.com or http://www.facebook.com/robinlorrainephotography  Los Angeles based photographer Robin Lorraine specializes in acting headshots, kids headshots, young models and model portfolios for children, kids and teens. Kid headshot and modeling portfolio sessions are all photographed in all natural light. Please contact robin@robinlorraine.com to book your headshot or modeling session.  Servicing Hollywood, Burbank, Orange County, Pasedena, North Hollywood, Toluca Lake, Van Nuys, The San Fernando Valley, Palmdale, Long Beach, Anaheim, Temucula, Ontario, Riverside, Simi Valley, Irvine, Moreno Valley, Rancho Cucamonga, Santa Clarita, Victorville, Glendale, Compton, Torrance, La Habre, Whittier, Corona, Chino, Ontario, Northridge, Chatsworth, Sylmar, Porter Ranch, Sun Valley, Alta Dena, Tujunga, Valley Village, Sherman Oaks, Encino,  Hollywood young actors.

Many teenage girls want to model, but have no idea about the business end of becoming a model.  As with anything, a bit of knowledge and research may not only save you money, but it can prevent you from wasting valuable time and avoiding those traps and scams that surround this business.

 Start your career off right by finding out what's needed and wanted in the industry.  Here's a great article on Marieclair.com giving great tips for aspiring models.  7 Expert Tips On How To Model.

Teenage Modeling

Teenage Modeling Los Angeles

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If you're teenage daughter or son is looking to start a modeling career one of the things they should do is look at fashion magazines such as Vogue. 

Vogue magazine with iconic model Twiggy.

Spend time looking at the modeling poses and how the model uses her eyes to communicate.  Although these are adult models, your teenage aspiring model will learn by observation, key ways to work the camera.  I find many young or inexperienced child models or teen models don't know what to do with their body or limbs during their first photoshoot.  By looking at successful models your kids can learn basic posing and inspiration for their first photoshoot. 

Not all kids or teens that start modeling have a natural ability.  I've seen many young girls and guys learn and grow as they get more and more comfortable with the camera.   Half the battle is knowing what to do.    You don't need to go to an expensive modeling school to learn this.  In fact many of the modeling schools are overpriced scams that want you to pay thousands of dollars for classes and hundreds to thousands for headshots and modeling portfolios.  Modeling school is not a necessary step to get a modeling agent for your child.   It doesn't mean you can't learn something at these schools, it's just that you do not have to spend that kind of money to get started as a child or teen model.  Beware of those that ask you to pay thousands of dollars to get your child started as a model or signed up with an agency.  Really all that is needed is to get the photos done and then submit to the agencies.  A good photographer will help guide the talent through the photoshoot, usually giving posing tips if the model is inexperienced.   As with anything the more experience, the better you get.  The same holds true with modeling.

Robin Lorraine is photographer in Hollywood, photographing kids and teens, models and actors.  To book a shoot call 323-466-0585.

Specializes in kid headshots and teen headshots for the Los Angeles area. Talent agent & talent manager recommended for kids headshots.  Extensive photography work with kids of all ages including babies headshots, kids headshots & teens headshots.     All kids headshot sessions are done with natural light photography.  Kids headshot sessions can take place at your home or we can shoot your childs headshot session at a nearby park.  Acting headshots for babies, kids, teens and young adults.  Childrens headshots of all ages.  Kid headshots are my speciality and my kid headshot work is guaranteed.  My celebrity kids headshots have been published in magazines and used extensively for publicity and promotion of some of Hollywood's top child actors.  Headshots for kids in Los Angeles and surrounding areas.  Headshots kids Orange County.  Headshots Kids Los Angeles.  Headshots Kids Santa Clarita Valley.  Kids Acting headshots are one of the most valuable tools an actor needs.  Make sure your childs headshot stands out.  Vibrant children headshots for Los Angeles child actors.  To get started in the modeling business for kids or teens you will need great modeling portfolios.  Child models begin with headshots and photos.  If you have great headshots for your child you have a much better chance of opening doors.  Casting directors say it time and time again "Make sure your childs headshot looks like them!."  Headshots for kids should be without logos and should have your childs personality coming thru.  Young actors with great headshots get noticed. Headshots and child modeling photos. Acting kids, acting los angeles.

KIDS ACTING HEADSHOTS.  MAKE UP OR NO MAKE UP?

The general rule for acting headshots whether a kid, teen or adult is that it must look like you.  Heavy make up on kids may be the norm for pageants but casting agents don't want to see this with a child's acting headshot.  A little bit of chapstick and moisturizer if needed is perfect for very young children. 

Kids Acting Headshot.  In this image the child does not have make up.  The headshot shows her natural beauty and look.

The general rule for acting headshots whether a kid, teen or adult is that it must look like you.  Heavy make up on kids may be the norm for pageants but casting agents don't want to see this with a child's acting headshot.  A little bit of chapstick and moisturizer if needed is perfect for very young children.

With older children ages 9-12 I often recommend Burt's Bee's Natural Lip Shimmers or Cherry Chapstick and a light dusting of natural mineral powder. (I also love the one from  MAC cosmetics). If the eyes need brightning or the lashes are on the light side a little bit of clear mascara does the trick.  Other then that make up isn't recommended for kids headshots under age 13.

Kids Headshot with very little make-up.  A tiny bit of mascara on top lashes and very light pink lips.  Her skin is naturally beautiful and make up would have aged her.

A little bit of clear mascara brought out her natural look without being over made up or aging her into a teen for this young actors headshot.  Photo location Los Angeles.

 Once a child hits thirteen make up is recommended for acting headshots, however it should be kept fresh and natural.  With teen headshots I like to start out with a girl next door look using light foundation, a little bit of blush and mascara.  After shooting this look, we can add some eyeliner to pop the eyes a bit more.  Then towards the end of the shoot we can go a little heavier with the eyeliner, pulling out a little edge.   Depending on the actress, we might go very edgy or some teen actors may even do a goth look, if that is a role they would like to portray.  These are additional looks that their talent agent might want for their commercial headshot portfolio.

With a teenage boys acting headshot you typically don't need make up unless a very uneven skin tone or to cover up blemishes.  Always keep kids and teen headshots very natural.

Regarding teen boys headshots, a little bit of foundation or cover up may be needed if there are blemishes or pimples.  Also, some foundation or concealer can be helpful for under the eyes or to even the skin tones.  Typically I like to evaluate this on an individual basis.  Many young actors have great skin and there is no need for make up during their headshot session.

Call or email me with any questions or when your ready to book your kids or teenagers headshot session.   Break a leg!


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