TALENT AGENTS LOS ANGELES AND KIDS HEADSHOTS

Kids Headshots and how do I get a talent agent for my children? 
 

As a kid's headshot photographer I have helped countless parents over the years get their child a talent agent or talent manager.  Many parents have called me to book their kid's headshot appointment and it comes up in the conversation that the child does not yet have an agent.  The parent is often concerned about some of the scams out there, yet wants to pursue representation and help their child get started in the industry.  In this post I share info about getting a talent agent with your kid's headshots.

Kid's headshot example which could be used to submit for representation to a talent agent.

 The bottom line is you need to get your child or teenager in front of a kids talent agent.  There are several ways of doing this including personal referral, kids acting class or the third way is to submit your child's headshots to the agencies.

A great kids headshot can get your child in front of a talent agent!

In all cases you will need to have a great kid's headshot as this is the first thing the agent wants to see.  Continue reading for the details on the three different ways to get your child in front of a Los Angeles talent agent.  In the meantime here's some examples of excellent kid's headshots:

In this kids headshot you can see lot's of confidence and very strong communication from the eyes.  It's not about the clothes at all.  This kid's headshot is a very strong theatrical headshot. (Theatrical relates to TV & film in this industry.)

Kid's headshots should be taken by a professional headshot photographer so that your image stands out, gets noticed and lets the agent know you are ready to proceed as a professional.

Even though they are dealing with kids, it is still a business and professionalism is very much expected.  I can't tell you how many times a new client has told me they sent out snap shots or photos of their kids and they didn't get a response from the agent.  Subsequent to our conversation, I did the child or teens headshots, I gave the parent some guidance and then I receive a thank you note from the parent who has now found a talent agent for their budding young actor.  What got them in the door?  A great kid's headshot!

A kids headshot should be taken by a professional top headshot photographer so that your image stands out, gets noticed and lets the agent know you are ready to proceed as a professional.   As you can see this is not just a snapshot or iphone photo.  It is a professional kid's headshot which gets the attention of talent agents, talent managers and casting directors.

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 A personal referral to a talent agent or talent manager can come through an acting coach, a children's headshot photographer or maybe you have a friend who is willing to give your child's headshot to a talent agent they are connected to.  Agents are always looking for talented and outgoing kids.   In any case the agent will want to see your kid's headshot before scheduling a meeting or audition.   Here is another sample of a great kid's headshot.

Kid's acting headshot which can be submitted to a talent agent.

Option two is to sign your child up for a reputable kid's acting class.   Many acting schools have showcases.  This is when students perform and talent agents and talent managers are invited to watch.   The agents go to these showcases to scout new kids.   Kids will still need to have their professional acting headshot ready to give to the agent during the showcase.  Be prepared with an amazing kid's headshot! Keep scrolling to read more info.

Kid's headshots Los Angeles by top kids headshot photographer Robin Lorraine

Kid's acting headshot

Photo by kid's headshots photographer Robin Lorraine, Los Angeles

The third option involves mass mailing your kid's headshot to talent agencies and letting them know you are seeking representation.  Most agents are now accepting email and website submissions or you can snail mail it in as well.  If you are one of my clients I will provide you with a list of agents to submit to.   An excellent kid's headshot will get noticed and can get your child in the door.

Call Robin Lorraine photography when you are ready to get your child a talent agent!  I will make recommendations for the wardrobe for your shoot, and provide you with lots of tips about the industry and getting started.  I have a great deal of experience as a previous talent manager, as well as my own kids have grown up in the industry and worked a lot.

Robin Lorraine Photography is a top kids headshot photographer in LA recommended by some of the top talent agencies and talent managers for kids and teens.

My specialty is acting headshots kids & teens. 

 

Hi Robin,

I wanted to thank you for all of your advice.  Josh just signed with a talent agency.  We are so excited.  We couldn’t have done it without your great headshots and guidance.

Warmly,
Donna

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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. 

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Kids headshots and talking eyes

Recently I had a client who called to tell me how much she loved her child's headshots.  Her daughter was new to the industry and a bit nervous about being in front of the camera.  I worked with her quite a bit throughout the headshot photo session and took the time needed to get the child to communicate to the camera.  Later, when the mom was thanking me she mentioned that she couldn't believe how much her daughters eyes were talking.  Bam, mission accomplished!  That's one of the most important things in an actor or kid's headshot and something that will grab the attention of a casting director or talent agent.  

Beautiful blue eyes which are "talking" in this kid's headshot.

 Casting directors are looking at and sifting thru actor's headshots all day long.  If the eyes communicate, the cd (casting director) will click on that kids headshot.

Kids headshots should communicate from the eyes

In an child actors headshot the eyes can communicate something that shows they are good for the role. For example, in the above kids headshot, she is communicating comedy and her eyes are saying quirky and funny.  It has a dash of sarcasm which you often see in comedic TV roles. 

In the teen headshot below you can see confidence in his eyes.  They almost cut right thru you, but at the same time they are not mean or aggressive.  The eyes speak confidence and certainty.

In a kids or teen headshot showing confidence is very important.  The eyes should speak this.

Casting directors often mention how important confidence is for an actor, so if your kid's headshot speaks confidence in their expression (you can see this in the eyes), the cd will be more apt to stop and look further.   Another great example of confidence which also shows charisma can be seen below...those eyes are definitely talking in this kid's headshot.

Confidence and charisma is spoken thru this young actors eyes in this children's headshot.

The eyes nail it in this kids headshot.

In this kid's headshot the eyes are showing  how playful he is.  Perfect for a Disney casting because the eyes are so animated.

If you want kids headshots that have talking eyes click the link below to contact us.

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kids headshot session with siblings.

Today I'm posting some kids headshots from a recent sibling session. These two kids were just a blast to photograph, AND I also had a great time with the parents.

 I feel so lucky to work with such fun, upbeat and beautiful kids & teens but also to meet and work with the parents.  As a parent of two professional young actors, I can relate to what the parent does to make everything go right with all of the different aspects of this business.  Getting your kids headshots done is just one item on the list of to do's. 

Child headshot with young girl.

Kids headshot for a modeling portfolio. 

Activities such as preparing for the actor or models headshot session, getting a talent agent, running to auditions, working on set, guiding your kids without hovering over them and always being their number one fan is part and parcel to every parent who assist their kids to succeed in this industry.

Fun modeling shot showing energy & body type.

A character or comedy kids headshot.

Wardrobe preparation such as choosing pieces to bring, washing, ironing and packing, (which mom typically does)  is helpful for getting those successful kids headshots!

Young boy headshot.  It's all in the eyes.

Kids headshot which can be used for TV roles and modeling.

Often when I meet the parents we chit chat about auditions, working on set, talent agents and other elements of the acting world.  If a client is new to acting and just getting their child or teen started, I answer questions or give tips to help them succeed.  As a former talent manager, a parent of two professional actors and numerous years in the business as a kids headshot photographer,  I have a good deal of experience.   I like helping others and never mind sharing knowledge with those parents who are new to the industry.

This particular kids headshot session was with a lovely family with two children.  The session included both headshots and modeling photos for both kids.  We did four changes of wardrobe and I took many close ups and full bodies for their portfolios.  At the end of the shoot we did some sibling photos which are great for their commercial portfolio, AND an extra bonus... those photos will look fabulous on the wall AND can be sent to grandma for her mantle. 

Agents love to have a sibling shot if both kids are actors.  They will use this for the commercial portfolio.

Sibling kids headshot.

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