Legit child modeling agency inNYC?

Question

Does anyone know of legit children's modeling agency in or around NYC area. I would like to send a pic of my daughter to one but I don't know the first thing about this stuff. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.

Answer 1

You should visit www.jcasablancas.com
They're a great modeling agency that not only works with modeling but with career building as well, so incase the person's future doesn't work out with modeling, they'll have something to fall back on along with some great sources.
They will work with your girl in modeling and set her up in a specific area according to what her interests are so she is most comfortable with what she is doing, and the people you work with are always friendly to ensure a healthy and fun environment so their work won't be stressed and feel pressured.
On the site, they have a page where you enter information so they can send you a packet and some brochures about their agency. They like to inform people all they can about it to make sure maximum safety and knowledge is available.
If you'd like to contact them by phone and have someone set up an appointment to meet for a modeling tryout or an interview, call this number:1-860-828-7577
It's the nearest agency to New York, but believe me, it is well worth the distance. They'll even come to you if necessary. If you want to drop by the actual office, you can find it at this address:
Hartford JCasablancas Studio
1263 Berlin Turnpike Berlin, CT 06037

Answer 2

Best advice I can give is to search online for 'Toddler & Baby Model Agencies in ***** ' (being the area where you lives). With young children, any agency will expect their models to live within a certain no. of miles radius or driving time. Once you have found agencies that look interesting, search online again by add the word 'scam' or 'review' to find out whether they are legit, and what other parents think of them. The online mums & toddlers forums are good for honest reviews and reports. 3 out of 4 agencies are scams. Avoid any agency that asks for an upfront fee for any reason - genuine agencies do not do this. Avoid anyone in the shopping centres (or the like) who claims to be a model scout. These people are not genuine scouts but are selling agents for the Portfolio Studios. They are only after your money and they`ll take it no matter what the age of the model if they think they can get away with it. Genuine agencies receive 1000s of applications direct to their offices & have no need to scout or advertise anywhere on the internet INCLUDING Facebook, FaceParty, Google Ads, YahooAds, Gumtree or any other classified ads websites. To make this clear, when making an internet search relating to modelling ALL the modelling adverts on the right of the screen & in the pink or blue shaded areas are ALL scams. You can then apply to agencies either by email or their website online application form. If they are interested in taking a look at your child they`ll call you in for a chat. With little ones it`s not so much which ones are cute etc but more which ones will behave with camera lights going off. Also, children that young change and grow very quickly so don`t expect a lot of work. Good agencies won`t give too much work to a child that age - no matter how much mom wants them to. It`s about being fair to the child. As with all modelling, the rejection rate is very high. It doesn`t mean there is anything wrong with your child - the agencies are swamped with applications and not everyone can be accepted. Hope that helps

Answer 3

I really dont think it is appropriate for children to be subjected to modeling by the will of their parents. It can lead to childhood depression, eating disorders and self image problems.