I was just wondering what everyone thought about baby/toddler modeling? My son has been involved in pageants since age 5 months and has just now started getting more involved in modeling. I do not really know how far I want to take it. I was into sports growing up and really wanted him to play sports and be an athlete but he photographs very well and has the confidence to do well. Just wanted to see what everyone's opinions were on it. Thanks :)
After a few responses maybe I didn't explain well enough. I know all about pageants as before I ever put my son in one I checked them out. I do NOT go overboard as we only do natural pageants and if he evers shows that he is NOT interested we will not do them anymore. He does love the attention that he gets while on stage and everyone is looking and clapping for him. I see the good in pageants that he learns to be in front of people. He has won quite a few titles and all his money has either been turned into savings bonds for him or in an account that I set up for him. I am in NO way doing this to make money for myself. This is an extra activity that he enjoys doing. I am just introducing him to everything. He has done water survival, gymnastics, kindermusic, kids gym. I just wanted to get some opinions on baby/toddler modeling in general.
Hi S.. I have 3 1/2 and 1 yr old boys, Charlie and Josh. I was interested in trying Charlie in modeling. I have a photographer friend who has put together a nice portfolio. Any suggestions on where to start, who to talk to?
Hi S.,
Please respond to me on how to get my 20 month old daughter involved in pagenents/modeling it would be a wonderful christmas present to my husband. Thanks you so much.
S., it sounds like your son is doing well and you're saving the money for his future. all right points.
you know this topic you're seeking opinions on it is very tricky. there is one mom of 10 month old twins who said my twins BEG me. . .how on earth do 10 month old kids beg for something like that? my twins are 29 months and i am 110 per cent sure they do not beg yet, let alone at 10 month old.
no, in no way am i opposed to kids modeling. i think some moms are cut out to be pageant moms and have all the energy in the world to do it, and i say more power to you. my girls are gorgeous, exotic looking considering i am foreign born and my hubby american but man there is nothing that could give me the energy to run around doig modeling for them. i am barely surviving day to day stuff let alone anything else. would i do it if i had the will and energy? i don't know. i kind of want kids to be kids. there isn't much of childhood in this country to begin with and even that little to take away for something else i just don't know.
good luck to you
V.
My opinion is that at 5 months old a baby can't possibly know about pageants and someone is living their wants through him. I think they are silly... they way these kids get all prepped for the photos. I think kids should be kids, they shouldn't be put to work "modeling" and doing pageants at 5 months old. Just my opinion though.
DON'T PAY AN AGENCY, THERE ARE ALOT OF SCAMS OUT THERE.
JUST SEND PHOTOS TO THE LIGIT AGENCIES WITH CONTACT INFO.
IF THEY WANT HIM THEY WILL CALL YOU FOR AN APPOINTMENT. THEY WILL SEND YOU TO A PHOTOGRAPHER FOR A TEST SHOOT AND TAKE ANY COST INCURRED OUT OF HIS FIRST PAYCHECK.
IF THEY TRY TO SELL YOU A PHOTO PACKAGE, BLAH, BLAH THEY ARE FULL OF IT.
JUST BECAREFUL
his "newest love is modeling"? Ok I could see if you said he has fun at photo shoots, because he probably gets to play with stuff, and everyone smiles and pays attention to him. But, seriously? At 2 yrs old? I'm sorry, but at that age all he loves is the attention he gets. He has N. idea what the point is. And the pageants, I can't REALLY believe that he "enjoys" them. But I guess if he behaves and gets good jobs, I would let him do it, but save his money for HIM. And try to stay grounded. Pageant moms don't always realize how pushy they can be towards their kids( and everyone else). There's nothing wrong with keeping him secure mentally, but it could go the other way.....good luck.
I say its totally fine, as long as he wants to do it!! It's a great way to put money away for college....I really wanted my son to get into modeling, but just didn't know how or where to go...He is a total ham and loves the spotlight...I do photography so he loves to pose. I also wondered if you would send me the name of your website, would love to see the pictures.
Good luck!
R. J
I feel the need to respond to this. I have 2 and a half year old twins and I would LOVE to get them into something like this. I think that, even though they are young, they can still have fun with the memories that come with it. I think what a few of the responders are forgetting is that from birth, these kids know what they want and how to think for themselves. At 5 months, if he truly didn't want to do it, then you would know. I don't think you are over doing it at all. Good for you for doing something like this. I wish my mom would have encouraged me to do something, but sadly, she didn't and now, I'm a frumpy, grumpy 24 year old.
I would love more information on how to get my kids into something like this. Any info would be good.
Keep doing what you are doing. You, as the mother, know what is best for your son and I know that you'll stop if it's in his best interest. I also say, enourage the sports as well. My son LOVES baseball. He doesn't get the concept, except how to throw a ball and how to hit it, but he loves doing it. And he is 2 and a half. They think for themselves. Allow them to do so, other posters....and don't critisize S. for making her son happy.
Hello S....I think that if he photographs well then modeling him is a great idea so long as you are thinking future. Are you putting away money for college? Being that he is a baby us as parents make the decisions so if you feel it is right then by all means go right ahead...keep in mind that as he gets older he might not like it and you have to accept that. As for the fact that you played sports so you want him to as well...and please don't get offended. You should let him choose what he wants to do on his own. Don't force your dream on him. He could end up not liking sports at all. Would you resent him for wanting to be himself? We cannot push anything on our children. Let him make his own decisions as he grows older...for now open the doors to introduce new things and let him decide.
Confidence? At 2? My daughter will be two next month, but i don't think that word even comes into play yet. Just don't "overdo" it. I'm not sure how often you enter him in these pageants, but I would keep it at a minimum. You seem to talk as if he is the one who got himself involved in the modeling, etc., but he probably just enjoys being around other children and at times, and being the center of attention. Anything in moderation. Just make sure he's enjoying it as much as you. Good luck!
Hi S., my husband and I have been talking about getting our daughter involved in something like this. She is 2 yrs. old and she loves having her picture taken. We always get compliments on her beautiful long eyelashes and her eyes as well. So where to we begin, because we are new to the area, and not sure who to trust. You can email me at ____@____.com.
Thank you,
N.
i was wondering how would i get my daughter in to modeling? sorry i dont have an answer to your question but i do think as long as he enjoys it then its good for him...thats why ive been iffy about the whole pageants and modeling because a lot of people im sure assume you are making your kid do you know? well my name is K. write me back that would be great....
He can do both, I would push the sports when hes older though.
I was thinking about the modeling for my son as well. he also photographs very well and loves the camera. Who does your son work for, I would like to see if Johnny has IT?!
Hi S.. My son is only four months old, but my husband and I would like to get him involved in modeling as well. I didn't even know about pageants, but I would love to learn more about how to get stared in something like that. Anything we can get now to help with college funds in the future would be great.
Hi S., I think you are doing a great thing for your son by getting him involved in things! I am also interested in getting my son into pagents/modeling. He is only six months and loves getting his picture taken...any advice you can give would be great.
Wow,
I rarely ever find a post that I respond to but, this one has hit a nerve. I AM a pageant mom. I have 10 month old twin girls. To all of you who "think" that these kids don't enjoy it well, I will be happy to let you watch my girls high tail it across the floor to their favorite dresses and watch as they beg to be dressed. They compete in pageants that are the equivilent of the Miss America pageants with swimsuits, casualwear and formal attire. We were recently at a photo shoot for their Christmas pictures at JCPennys where the photographers said that she would not be able to get any face shots where they were looking at the camera since 9 month olds would not look at the camera. Boy was she surprised. My girls were not only looking for/at the camera but had blue ribbon smiles on! Children do have the ability to show their feelings. If my girls were kicking and screaming and did not want to participate then I would not make them. I also have a 10 year old daughter who LOVES it! She did an Octoberfest pageant and won and still here at Christmas wears her crown around the house. Pageants build confidence. Pepole fear confident people. S., if your little boy lets you put the suits on, sits in front of the camera and smiles, or walks out on that stage with out kicking and screaming then he is okay with it! As I have told my husband if ever the girls are not having fun, if they become too competitive or they start falling apart over defeat then we will talk about staying with it or getting out.
