Hello,
My DD - Jessica is 3. She is a gorgeous little thing, but isn't everybody's child? Anyway, I was told when she was a bub to put her into the baby comp's - which I did & she always won the bright eyes or smiling divisions, but never won the grandfinals. That is fine though, a balloon & a sash & she was happy - so was I. Anyway, as she's got older people keep telling me I should put her into modelling. So I e-mailed some pics to an agency last night, & today I got a call for an interview. It's exciting, but daunting. This company puts children forward for all kinds of things like tv, magazines, billboards, etc... I have asked her if she'd like to play dressups & have some nice pictures taken & of course she said YES!
I'm just in two-minds about it. It's $395 to get her a portfolio put together & of course the work isn't guaranteed.
I'm just wondering how many other mum's have their little ones enrolled in agencies & did they get a call up for a photo shoot for a magazine or a tv commercial? Is it hard work & wayyyy too much stress for a little one? Or did they totally love the experience?
Of course, I wouldn't be disappointed if she didn't get a call, I think it's flattering enough to be going for this interview, but I'm just wondering how many do actually get to go on shoots & where you happy with the results?
I also don't want it to look as though I'm exploiting her? KWIM? I've only told one gf because I'm just worried that it wouldn't be well-received. We know of a little girl, I think she's about 12 now who got into modelling, drama & dancing classes & turned into a right little tart. I'd love to give Jessica this experience, but not at that expense.

Love Jayne