If your child wants to model or act, my first tip is to keep it fun. Just like any activity such as gymnastics, dance, baseball, etc., the activity should be fun and games for the child. Fun doesn't mean irresponsible. I'm just saying that you can keep it fun and not heavy or serious. For example be a bit playful and insouciant about an audition. Laugh and smile and throw in lots of encouragement and positive comments. Make some jokes and be silly. If you're having fun while doing something it usually goes better.
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My next tip for child models is to let them make choices. Sometimes we as parents make all the decisions for our children (with good intent of course). But as a child model photographer in LA, I've observed that letting the child model give input on what they wear or how they pose makes them feel causative. And when you feel causative you tend to do better. I noticed with my own kids when they were auditioning and I relaxed and just let them decide...for example "What do you think you should wear?" they often booked the job or got a callback.
Years ago when my daughter was very young she told me "No more photos mommy!" Of course she was my favorite subject to photograph and I loved taking child modeling photos of her. When I asked her why she didn't want me to photograph her anymore, she replied "You always tell me what to do!" So I offered her to choose what she wanted to wear, and then let her pose however she wanted to pose. She loved it and we got some of our best shots ever. Plus it was so much fun! Encourage your child model to make decisions.
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| Child modeling tips by LA headshot photographer Robin Lorraine |
My next tip is showing manners and respect. As a child modeling headshot photographer in LA, I have observed that the parents who come into my studio and are polite, respectful and show manners, sets the tone with their own children. Showing your child model very simple tips such as when you walk into a room of strangers and smile, look a person in the eyes and say your name or greet them, can really impress the adults in the room. It's really simple but can go along way in getting noticed. And having your child practice this wherever they go, helps them to become very comfortable with this and communicating to others. A child can turn heads in the room by greeting the adults, having good eye contact and using great manners. Manners. a big smile, and hearty greeting will always get noticed.
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My last tip is to acknowledge your child for being responsible, kind, upbeat and any positive trait you want to bring out in them. I know that when someone gives me a compliment or acknowledges something I do well that it can boost my confidence, reduce self doubt and or just plain make me feel good. Acknowledge your child by saying "Wow, you showed such great manners!" to that lady in the store, will only encourage your child to do more of this. You get what you put your attention on and when you reward or acknowledge good behavior you tend to get more of it. Telling your child model that they have a beautiful smile and you love it when they laugh will only bring out more of this. And who wouldn't want to book a child who comes bouncing into a room with. big smile?! It's never a guarantee but if two kids were up for the same job and one seems upbeat, happy, kind and easy to work with, they have a better chance of booking the child modeling job.
Help your child model by teaching and encouraging manners & respect, by acknowledging the traits you want to see more of, by letting them make choices and by keeping it fun!
If your child wants to start modeling, contact Robin Lorraine Photography to schedule a child modeling headshot session. Visit our website or Instagram
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