Took my daughter to a modeling open call..

[Brenda2000]

Yesterday, in Denver.
She's one of those kids I've always been asked if "I ever thought about getting her into modeling.".
Think I posted questions before on DOD concerning modeling, so thought I would post an update.
Well, we had a school (Barbizon) who wanted to enroll her. DH and I did some research and even called different agents, including Ford for advice. Most of them recommended NOT going to a modeling school, that the schools accept most everyone because they want the tuition...but suggested I send in snapshots, and that we go to agent "open calls".
So I sent some photos to Ford a couple days ago (they told me that if we don't hear back within 6 weeks then there was no interest) and went to an open call yesterday.
The agent told us that he saw definate potential, and that he thought it was something she could do.
But, since she is only 14, he suggested we wait a year before we sign her up....as he doesn't get much work for 14 year olds, but a lot more for those who are closer to 16. Plus, he wants to see how much more she is going to grow. (she's 5'8").
All in all, it was a good meeting....we basically wanted to know if potential was there...and it answered our questions.
The agent was funny, he told her in the year before she comes back, not to get any tattoos...LOL....also gave her a lot of great tips to keeping herself in shape and her skin good.
So I guess, we're going to go back in a year and give it a shot....it may not go anywhere, but at least we won't look back and wonder if we should have tried.
Here's a couple recent pics of her:

[katlnhats]

Your daughter is beautiful! Good luck in whatever you decide to do Thanks for posting the pictures.

Kat

[YorkieLover]

Wow, what a beautiful daughter you have, and she's quite photogenic. I'd say she definitely stands a chance.

[hattielee]

You're daughter is beautiful. Best of luck to her.

[tlspiegel]

She is very pretty. Good Luck in whatever she decides to do in the future.

She is beautiful!!! Good luck!!!

[whitequeen96]

Wow! She's gorgeous!

[Brenda2000]

Thanks for all the compliments!
She is only 14, so we'll see how much she changes in a year....she was the youngest one at the open call, all the others were 16+.

[bestmidwest]

Wow, she is definitely a potential model...great eyes! So glad you didn't do the Barbizon thing. The snapshot suggestion was the best. I have a lot of friends whose kids model and that's all they did...sent snapshots to the reputable agencies. Also, the Miss USA pageant system is a good one for models. It's a bit expensive to do with the gowns and whatnot, but it might be fun for her when she's old enough. Good luck!!

[verwon]

Having been there when I was younger, I worked for awhile for an agency in Pittsburgh, did a couple calendars and some runway modelling when I was 18/19/20, I can tell you she definitely has exactly what they look for in models. She has that freshfaced youthful look, that is both sultry, sexy and innocent at the same time.

I quit because it just wasn't what I really wanted to do with my life, I was always far more interested in singing and writing, but people always said I could be a model, so I decided to try for awhile and see if I could get a job and do it, I found out I could, played around with it for awhile, and that was enough. Also be sure you pick reputable agencies, one I left after being there only a short time, as they slowly started wanting all us girls to wear less and less clothing, and that is not something I was willing to do at all.

You can usually get a nice portfolio done for around $300 from a good photographer, any agency that hires her will want her to have one already done, so they can use it to promote her for jobs. Unfortunately, they will not provide one and pay for it. When you first start, be it Barbizon, or whatever, you have to do the portfolio on your own at your own expense. When I did it, I ended up doing it, putting some money down, then paying installments, because my dad couldn't afford to help, and I was out living and working on my own.

[Brenda2000]

Bestmidwest:
Thanks for the tips...do I remember you saying that you were involved in pagentry?

Verwon:
This might end up being something she also trys and decides isn't for her. She's also interested in veterinary school, as she volunteers every summer at our local vet.
The talent agency we went to Denver seems very reputable so far..did some research on it...it's definately one of those professions that I'd be with her at every move.
The agent said no professional photos as of yet, just snapshots. Next year if they sign her up, then they'll have some recommendations for photographers in the area.
Sent photos into Ford also.....but would be shocked if we heard from them, considering they are one of the biggest agents.
It might cost us a little money in the beginning, but we look at it as an investment into a possible future.

[june72]

She is beautiful! She looks older than 14. Many well wishes for her in the years to come.

[Debbie42]

She is a beautiful girl.

[Leslee]

while googleing modeling info, I found your information... Did your daughter ever go into modeling? My daughter is interested as well and just wanted to get your thoughts...
Leslee

[heymanitsme]

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