how do i find a agent for my child to get her in modeling or commercials a good agent thats not gonna scam us?

Question

preferably around texas area

Answer 1

The number one rule is that a legitimate agent NEVER asks for money from clients. The agent is paid a percentage (15%) when the client does a job and gets paid. That's it. If your kid doesn't work, the agent doesn't make money.

If an agent asks for a representation fee, fees for "training classes", fees to cover office expenses, etc., etc., the agent is not legitimate. (Note that you will have to pay a photographer for head shots.)

Armed with that fact, start looking up modeling agencies in the phone book. Check out their websites, see if they handle children (some will, some won't). Call and ask if they are taking on additonal clients. Meet with ones that don't charge any fees (remember, not even for classes). Check out the agency portfolio, which will show you the work they've gotten for their clients. When you find one that is actually placing people in jobs, that doesn't charge fees, and that believes they can get your child work, then you've found the right agent.

Also... a good agent will be honest with you about the chances of your child getting work. A bad agent will promise you the moon in exchange for taking classes, paying fees, etc.

Remember too... your child might be the sweetest kid on the planet, but casting for commercials and modeling is all about type. Do not take rejection personally.

Answer 2

Please--let your child be a child and don't subject her to a childhood filled with gaudy clothes, clown-like make up, flashing cameras and a rigorous schedule. I assume she's fairly young since you're posting this in the toddler and preschool section. Your daughter needs to be playing with her little friends, drawing/coloring, learning her alphabet, watching cartoons--NOT leaving first thing in the morning and being out, dragged around from one photo shoot to the next. Let your kid be a kid. If she decides she wants to get into modeling when she's older, good for her.

Answer 3

Please be careful I was into that stuff as a child and I ended up sexually abused by photographers and agents. If you insist on doing this NEVER leave your daughters side. If you are asked to leave so your child can focus it is not worth it! Take her and run!!!! First and foremost you are a mom protect your daughter at all cost!

Answer 4

How old is your child? Does she want to get into modelling? I wouldnt get my child into modelling until she was old enough to tell me that modelling is what she really wants to do.