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.

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KIDS HEADSHOTS ARE NOT JUST A PICTURE!

Kids headshots are not just a picture.  An acting headshot is your childs calling card and a vital marketing tool. Actors can’t survive without a headshot and the headshot must be a strong photo of the actor to get noticed.  A kids headshot is one of the most important tools which is used throughout a child's acting career.  Even young and established celebrities need a great headshot.

A great kids headshot example.

With today’s online casting your kids headshot needs to stand out in a sea of tiny thumbnails. A casting director views your child's itty, bitty headshot next to several other child actors, and some of these may even resemble your young thespian. Casting may look at several hundred kids headshots submitted for the same role in a matter of moments.  A tight, close-up headshot  that pops off the page is imperative if you want your kid to get noticed by casting directors.

This kids headshot booked 2 commercials shortly after being posted on her acting profile. 

Question:  What makes a great kid headshot?
Answer: It must look like the actor--AND, there must be some sort of great communication coming thru.   This is all done with lighting, composition & the ability of the photographer to pull this communication out with each kid during the headshot session.  To view some recent kids headshot sessions click here: Kids Headshots.  You can also see more headshots for kids on my website under the "actor" tab here: Headshots for kids and teens.

  Take a look at these kids Headshot samples:

 This kid headshot sample shows sibling actors.   A current trend with commercials is to use real siblings, so talent agents appreciate a headshot with both kids. 

Kids headshots should pop off the page and show great energy.  Casting directors like to know that your child actor is energetic, fun, likeable and not shy.  This kid headshot is an example of a great commercial headshot. 

 Kids headshot showing a theatrical look for tv & film.  This kids headshot is a sample of great communication.  Look at the eyes and how powerful the expression is.  The colors work well in this headshot.  Children's headshots can be colorful, as long as the color goes well with the skin tones and hair. 

Another excellent children's headshot showing great communication!  When photographing kids for headshots I work with the child to ensure that we capture strong communication.  Contact me to set up your kids headshot session.  Visit me on facebook or thru my website Robin Lorraine Photography or call me directly @ (213) 247-5817. 

 

Robin Lorraine specializes in headshots for kids and teens.  Headshots kids and teens in Los Angeles, Orange County, Hollywood, Ventura County, Bakersfield, Inland Empire and surrounding.  Kids headshot sessions are all natural light.

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