Thursday, August 25, 2011

Top Modeling Agency For Babies: Who Are They?

By Jennifer Collins


Do you ever see babies on TV or in magazines and say to yourself "My baby is cuter than that!"? You may have started wondering what the steps are to getting your baby in front of the camera, and get him or her working on the sets for cereals and toys. The first step is finding a talent agency that represents infants and toddlers. It is a very specialized and fast-changing area of a modeling company. It is important that you give them updated pictures as often as possible, because your little one will be growing quickly. Below is a list of just a few of the top modeling agencies for babies in the U.S.

Expecting Models - This agency, located in New York and Los Angeles, has an interesting niche. They have divisions for toddlers, babies, new moms, expecting mothers, and dads. A lot of the times they book mother and child together, and sometimes even whole families. Expecting Models was created by Liza Elliot-Ramirez in 2001. They are known to book young talent for print, film and television.

Wilhelmina Models - This modeling agency is known for classic beauties and adorable faces of all ages. It has offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami. Contact your closest representative to find out what age range they are looking for currently.

ADKids - This agency , based in New York, represents children all over the East Coast, the Mid-West, and the South, with smaller branches in Chicago and Dallas. ADKids represents newborns and older. For children, they start with a telephone interview with the parents to make sure they know what the industry demands of them. Then you will have a face-to-face interview scheduled in one of their offices.

Carolyn's Kids - In Toronto, Ontario, Carolyn's Kids is the top agency for babies and toddlers. With placements in film, television, and print, they have a diverse roster of children from newborns to 12 years old. You will find their kids in everything from Sears catalogs to sunscreen advertisements.

Baby Talent Network - In Los Angeles, the demand for babies and children is probably the highest, due to the city's film industry presence. Baby Talent Network specializes in providing talented newborns through teens for television, print, and more. Recently, they have booked photo shoots for Allure Magazine, ads for Baby Gap, and a commercial for Babies R Us. The agency was created and is currently run by Kathy Colorado, who is also a mother of three.

A lot of the big cities will have a talent agency with a children's division, and will likely include babies and toddlers in that category. Check your local listings, and start making some phone calls. Find out what kind of bookings they've gotten and how big their client roster is. Be leery of agencies who ask for money up front. This is unnecessary, and typically is a red flag. If you are outside of New York and Los Angeles, business is usually a bit slower, but many times, there will not be as much competition.




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