Steven -9yr old- wannabe model

[Carzee]

Well, learning to drive the new L with my son on a pleasant Sunday afternoon:
http://i.pbase.com/v3/58/572458/2/46292848.sc_135mm_f5.6_200iso_05.jpg

10D + loungeroom tripod + white card reflector.
Tv 1/25th Av f5.6 200ISO raw

here is the "large" 600kb web version of this pic (http://i.pbase.com/v3/58/572458/1/46292848.sc_135mm_f5.6_200iso_05.jpg)

I am really liking this lens!

I put 5 shots in a gallery (http://www.pbase.com/pixelparker/steven05)

I thought it went well. He was eager and put on one of my summer shirts and sunnies. Natural model maybe in the future. Do modeling kids get good money or is it a waste of time sending pix to an agency?

[Carzee]

Anyone had experience in Child model agency. All I've ever heard is about the scams.

[abigailandsam]

Very nice exposures. Nicely illuminated. I like the background too.

[liza]

One of my students has done modeling in the Midwest. She recommended that one locate a reputable booking agent. And don't pay anyone for the "privilege" of modeling. When you model they pay you.

[mijbril]

Your son will never forgive you for making him wear that shirt... (what?? he volunteered??? hehe)

OK, the pictures are great :D Spring time in the Hunter (it's never really winter there), great time for getting out the camera, take some more :)

[Carzee]

Hey, thats my sentimental collector's piece Indonesian made Darwin Casino shirt.

I have been to the famous "Colorbond Casino". [ Olive colorbond steel sheeting, bolted. Cyclone-proof. ]

How much do kid models get for a shoot? $200? $400?

[Carzee]

Gonna do more of these on the weekend coming up I think. This pic is on my desktop and its really growing on me. Maybe I should bump up the contrast...?

[I Simonius]

Gonna do more of these on the weekend coming up I think. This pic is on my desktop and its really growing on me. Maybe I should bump up the contrast...?

you say trying out an 'L' lens - which one was it?

[Carzee]

It was the 135mm.

[marie]

he's a smasher

http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_cool.gif

[Carzee]

Thx for that Marie, his twin bro ther is good too. Here's james yesterday at soccer:

http://i.pbase.com/v3/58/572458/2/46596528.050723soccer521.jpg

[I Simonius]

It was the 135mm.

The colours are pretty impressive for a web picture!

[marie]

Thx for that Marie, his twin bro ther is good too. Here's james yesterday at soccer:


thanks Carzee
he's certainly another smasher

twins seems to forge ahead
maybe competing with each other unknowns even to themselves

[ctymom]

Anyone had experience in Child model agency. All I've ever heard is about the scams.

Hello,

Make sure the agency is SAG (http://www.sag.org/sagWebApp/index.jsp) affilited and then go from there. Also visit the Child Modeling/Acting forum (http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-ppchildmodel) for some information and feedback on agencies.

Great picture btw! He certainly has a nice look for the camera.

edited to say: I just realized you are in Australia....so I dont know if SAG would be helpful for you. But maybe they will have information that is helpful to pick out scams. One thing to look out for, reputable companies do not ask for money up front. Your expenses are the photo's. And sinse you are a photographer... that cuts alot of it out. The agency gets a percentage of the jobs. That's where their money should come from...not from classes, or fees to join them.

Hope that helps,
Pamela

[Carzee]

Thx a lot for the links and info. I'll make some calls...

[ctymom]

You're welcome.... let me know how things turn out. I was going to get my daughter into modeling but then she ended up hating photographers! At least the one we used. I havent been able to get her portrait done since she was 9 months old and she's now 20 months!

Good luck!
Pamela