Child Modeling Photo Session.

I absolutely love it when a client comes to me with a fabulous wardrobe for their kids acting headshots or a child modeling photo session.  Giving a photographer plenty of options is in my book-mandatory.  You don't have to buy a new wardrobe, but it's important to bring a good selection of choices, especially with the tops.

If you only need kids headshots then the bottoms or pants aren't important.  However, if your child is a candidate for kids modeling, then by all means bring some options for the full body shots.  Pants, jeans, khakis, shorts, skirts, boots, leggings are all good clothing choices to bring for a child modeling  session.  You can also bring a hat or some accessories which can be used with the modeling photos.  Your photographer will go thru the clothing and choose which ones they are going to use.

Here is a recent kids headshot and modeling session that I did with an adorable child model and actor.  He recently signed with a top kids modeling agent in Los Angeles and was in need of a portfolio for the talent agent. 

Commercial kids headshot

Child model portfolio image

Theatrical kids headshot for tv and film auditions.

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The agent was very happy with the photos and chose over 19 images for his child modeling portfolio and for his acting headshots.  The headshots (close ups) will be used for tv, film and commercial roles and the fashion and body shots will be used to promote him for child modeling jobs.

Contact Robin Lorraine Photography for your teenagers next headshot session!

Robin Lorraine Photography photographs kids and teens of all ages for acting headshots 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.  

Telephone: 323. 466 . 0585
Contact: Robin@robinlorraine.com 
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Website: http://www.robinlorraine.com

Speciality is 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.  Finding an agent for kids.  Acting classes for children in San Fernando Valley.  Acting and modeling kids.

personality!

In the business of entertaining, personality is very important.  Many agents like to have a personality shot as part of the actors portfolio.  It won't usually be the main shot but it can be used as an additional image to show an child actors personality and playfulness.

This young actress really brings it on!  Here are a few from a recent kids headshot session with Jordin.  Below see the personality headshot, a commercial (big smile)headshot and two theatrical headshot for tv & film roles. 

Personality is always important in the world of entertainment.

Theatrical kids headshot for tv & film roles.

Theatrical kids headshot for tv & film roles.

Wonderful and lovely smile in this kids acting headshot!  This is a fabulous commercial headshot.

Contact Robin Lorraine Photography for your teenagers next headshot session!

email: Robin@robinlorraine.com 
Facebook: Facebook.com/robinlorrainephotography
Website: http://www.robinlorraine.com

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.  

Contact: Robin@robinlorraine.com 
Facebook: Facebook.com/robinlorrainephotography
Website: http://www.robinlorraine.com

Speciality is 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.  Finding an agent for kids.  Acting classes for children in San Fernando Valley.  Acting and modeling kids.

Layering Wardrobe for a Successful Shoot.

When putting together the wardrobe for your child or teen actors headshot session I always like to see some "layers" and clothing options for this.  Good layering choices that work really well for a kids headshot include denim jackets, hoodies, plaid shirts and long sleeve shirts to go under short sleeve shirts.

Layers can create a more youthful look in a headshot.  For example a teenager who looks older then their age, may want to add a hoody to one of the shots to keep her young and more youthful for her acting headshots.  Denim jackets and plaid shirts also give this vibe.  Blouses on the other hand tend to look more sophisticated and older.   It is especially important for teens to not look to old in their headshots, but that will be a different post.  Key is to keep an actor more on the youthful side and layers can help project this in a teen acting headshot.  Same rule applies for a child who looks a little bit older then their age. 

Layers can also add dimension to the photograph which makes for a more interesting headshot and steers away from the 'school photo" look which tend to be very one dimensional. 

Layers are also wonderful for child modeling and print modeling headshots or ZED cards or model cards.  It's a great way to project fashion and mix patterns or create  a hip look.  I recommend a choice of both solid color wardrobe headshots and then some patterned or layered choices for the card.  Show some variety.  Layers are also a great way to create fun looks for boys headshots and modeling cards since boys clothing is more limited then girls.

When you schedule your kids headshot session, ensure you bring some clothing that will be good for layers.  In the meantime here are some examples of kids headshots and some teen headshot showing layering.

This patterned blouse would be too busy by itself in a kids headshot.  But layered with the cardigan it works really well.  This image is great for both a kids headshot and a modeling or ZED card for child models.

Kids headshots really pop off the page if the colors are layered well.  This means choosing colors that work well together and show nicely in a tiny thumbnail.

The yellow collar frames her face against this dark denim.  Really nice layering for a kids headshot.

The colors in this kids headshot work really well together as layers.  Not too busy, but interesting.  This kids headshot is good for both a headshot and or a child modeling ZED card.

Perfect example of a layered teen headshot for tv & film use. 

I really love seeing two of the same colors layered together in different tones.  This keeps the kids headshot simple and not too busy or distracting, but still adds interest.

The layers in this shot are fabulous for her print modeling portfolio and her child model Zed card.  It's the colors that really work together and pop off the page. 

This is a very powerful kids headshot.  The layers are very simple yet add a little bit of dimension. 

Nice casual layered wardrobe choice for child modeling or ZED card.  Clean and not too distracting, but has some dimension to it.

The layers in this teen headshot really brings out his eyes.

Kids modeling layered wardrobe.  This is a great example of layering for a child models ZED card.

Schedule your kids headshots by calling Robin @ 323-466-0585 or email robin@robinlorraine.com

Booking, National Commercial!

Congratulations to my adorable client Jonathon who is on set today for a national Whirlpool commercial.  We did Jonathon's first headshots a couple of months ago.  He then secured a talent agent and he already booked!  Amazingly it was his second audition and for a fabulous SAG national commercial!

Love seeing my clients succeed!  Congratulations Jonathon!

This headshot is good for both commercials and theatrical (tv & film) use.  Wonderful expressive face and nice for comedy roles.

Ready to book your child's headshots?  Contact Robin @ 323-466-0585 or robin@robinlorraine.com

Congratulations!

A huge congratulations to client Jacob Salvati who is playing "Pepper Flynt Busbee/ Little Boy" in the upcoming feature film "Little Boy" starring Kevin James, Ben Chaplin & Emily Watson.  Watch the "Little Boy" trailer.

To book a headshot session for your child or teen model or actor contact Robin.
Email: robin@robinlorraine.com
Tel: 213-247-5817
Website: http://www.robinlorraine.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/robinlorrainephotography

Headshots for kids & teens, Los Angeles.

Tax Time! Argh!

It's that time of the year and April 15 is just around the corner!  Did your child or teenage actor book a commercial or even multiple commercials?  Did they work a tv show?   Many people are surprised when their child actor gets a big tax bill or when they see how much has been taken out of paychecks from commercials, tv and film jobs.  And although I am not an accountant or legal advisor in this area I can say there are many things you can do to save on taxes or help get a bit of return on that money that was taken out for taxes.  Of course always get the advise of your accountant or CPA!

I just finished reading a great article that gives some nice tips on potential expense write offs for actors.  After reading this you may want to check with your accountant on what your child can deduct when he/she makes money from professional acting jobs.  Here's the article: Add Up Your Actors Tax Deductions.

It's never to early to get organized in this area even if you haven't made any money yet.  Like the saying goes "Knowledge is Power" and that can result in money power.  Saving receipts and keeping good records can be a lifesaver at the end of the year if your child earned a sizeable income.  It's an exciting time when your child books an acting job and they can even make an adult income, but don't be caught off guard by not knowing the laws relating to actors and taxes.

Happy tax season!  And to your child actors next audition and booking!

Call Robin Lorraine Photography for your child or teenagers next headshot!
Tel: 323-466-0585
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Kids & teens headshots are my speciality!  Los Angeles

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.