Expert: Kitty Kavey - 3/14/2008

Question
I am a mother of a two-year old people-friendly little girl.  She 's smart for her age and has an adult like personality with great understanding.  She seems to be photogenic and enjoys taking pictures so much that she  knows how and when to pose. Where do you think i should start with her since we have no experience in this field.

Answer
For talent of your daughter's age, you shouldn't need more than a couple good snapshots to submit to agencies for consideration.

There are some model/talent agencies who specialize in or handle children exclusively, and quite a few commercial print agencies and/or talent agencies who also have a children's division.

You can use one of the modeling agency directories (available in your local library, bookstore or online, or on newsstands in NYC and LA) to locate the agencies closest to you.  

There are also a quite a few books published on the subject of child modeling and acting, many of which also contain an agency directory - in this case agencies that specialize in young models/talent.

In the meantime, you can also contact student photographers, friends or family members who are handy with a camera, and let your daughter practice what she apparently enjoys - and have a great time!

Good luck to you,
~Kitty