Lots of children love the fun of posing for a camera but if you think your little one could do it professionally then perhaps you should look into child modelling.
The first step is to do your research thoroughly and find an agency that you would be happy to work with.
Models Direct has been representing child models for over 30 years now and has forged strong links with a multitude of clients requiring little ones for their film and photo shoots.
As a government-regulated agency, we understand the legal requirements of working with children and with such depth of experience we also know how to ensure their safety and well-being.
Before signing up with any agency, you should take time to read reviews from parents of children who have taken part in assignments.
This will not only give you insight into how they find working with the agency, but also the variety of clients they partner and the types of jobs they send their models along to.
Here at Models Direct we have an impressive client list of businesses, organisations and charities based right across the UK and beyond.
Some of our child models work close to where they live while others travel to different locations if this fits in with the other commitments their parents have.
If you believe your child would enjoy taking part in the kinds of assignments our young models undertake then fill in our form, send us a photo or two and we will be in touch.
We will tell you more about our processes and you can ask us any questions you like.
We will explain that your child will be given an e-portfolio and you will be asked to maintain it.
This is an online portal where we and our clients can see up-to-date photographs of your little one, as well as information about them and any previous experience.
We will also explain that we are never able to guarantee work to any of our models, whether they are children or adults, as it is always our clients who make the final choice.
They ask us for models meeting certain descriptions, we send them a shortlist of suitable individuals and they choose who they would like.
This is why it is essential that the parents of our baby and child models regularly upload up-to-date pictures.
Little ones grow and change so quickly that we cannot include a youngster in a selection we send to a client if we cannot see a recent picture.
Child modelling can be great fun, but it is also confidence boosting and helps children learn to work together and with adults.
Many of our child models have been with us for years and stay with us as they grow up into teen and then male or female models.
Some of them are also part of family modelling groups and enjoy stepping out in front of the camera with their mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters.
Child modelling is not something to be rushed into but it can be a very rewarding experience for everyone.
This is was the feedback from young Ethan’s mum after he took part in a campaign for Sky:
“The first day was a rehearsal and photoshoot for Sky, it was extremely well organised and everyone was really lovely and friendly.
“It was then followed by two half days of filming and we were welcomed by the film production crew, they were constantly looking after me and Ethan – and he loved every minute of it.
“All the other children on set were super friendly and they played games in the downtime.
“It was Ethan’s first assignment with Models Direct, after only joining five weeks before, and it has been amazing and he looks forward to more.”
And little Zainah enjoyed her assignment with Disney just as much:
“When I signed my daughter up, the process was very easy and smooth, I was very much in the loop every step of the way.
“Within a few months, my daughter was offered her first assignment, which was great!
“I was over the moon as it was so fast, plus it was for a global kids company.
“The assignment was well explained to me, and I knew exactly what I needed to do as Claire kept me posted very frequently.
“On the day of the assignment, I met with the team who were all lovely and welcoming to both me and my child.
“It was a very great experience, and my daughter had the time of her life representing her favourite character.
“We would definitely recommend Models Direct as we have had nothing but a positive experience since signing up, and we are sure there will be more to come.”
