I think, as moms, sometimes it is easy for us to over think things. Sometimes we create concerns that just aren't on our kids' radar. I know I am guilty of that. No harm taking both kids to the meeting. Ask the agents these same questions you have posted here. But honestly, child modeling is so different than fashion modeling. The kids aren't pressured to fit into sample clothes, have a certain look and they aren't compared to other kids. Each kid is hired for their individual look and, as they get older, their ability to connect with the camera. The kids go in for quick go sees, and when they book, most jobs run just a few hours. Sometimes they can book a multi-day gig, sometimes they even get to travel. But travel is rare in print work for kids. That's pretty much it. Nothing more, nothing less. The kids print modeling industry does not hold the glamor or trappings of the adult high fashion modeling industry.

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The kids print modeling industry does not hold the glamor or trappings of the adult high fashion modeling industry.

Nor does the cake-eating adult commercial print world I'm familiar with, which intersects with the child modeling world (see you at a mom/child castings).

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I'm curious about your experience

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[QUOTE] The kids print modeling industry does not hold the glamor or trappings of the adult high fashion modeling industry.

Nor does the cake-eating adult commercial print world I'm familiar with, which intersects with the child modeling world (see you at a mom/child castings).[QUOTE]

LOL! I know exactly what you mean! But unless you are asian, or you are playing an adoptive mom (maybe an Ikea ad), sadly, I doubt you'll get to play "mom" to my girls. But it's true, they have worked with many cake-eating "parents."

Thanks kipmil and transfergirl. Over the past several weeks I've read many posts that the two of you have written and I trust what you say. I just spoke with my dd and she seems to understand the situation and is excited to go next weekend but also realizes that if she doesn't get chosen, it's not a reflection of her beauty or rejection of her as a person. (Now I need to tell my dh that I'm taking her .

Thanks again.

Iphy, another thing to consider is that getting signed does not guarantee that a model will book, or even get sent out. Just want to keep it real!

And I'm glad you've found my posts helpful.

So funny, "Keeping it Real" is one of my family's mottos!

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Over the past several weeks I've read many posts that the two of you have written and I trust what you say.

Thanks. It's nice to know I don't come across as a schmuck! Sometimes a #$%&*, but not a schmuck.

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if she doesn't get chosen, it's not a reflection of her beauty or rejection of her as a person

I try to think of the casting/booking process more as a jigsaw puzzle. Sometimes you have a perfect fit, sometimes the wrong pieces get forced together, sometimes a piece gets sucked up by the vacuum.

I like sometimes a piece gets sucked up by the vaccuum!

Iphy-I am glad you decided to go. I really think it is harmless. As long as your daughter understands that there will be a lot of rejection (not because of who she is) she will be fine. And if you see she is not fine, pull her out! I look forward to hearing about next weekend! Good luck

Have you received your email yet? I'm nervous as you know we can't go, and I want to know when we will be able to see them!

Hi Hayden's Mommy. No, we haven't received the package yet. The original email said that it will be received any time before the open house date so I'm sitting tight. I will definitely let you know when I receive it. (And I really wouldn't worry about missing this month's as it seems as they have these open houses regularly).

Robin

OK Thanks! I'm just curious if I will also receive one since we can't go. GOOD LUCK SATURDAY! Keep me posted.

I'm just now realizing that it's Thursday and the open call is Saturday yet I have not received the information packet yet. Hmmmm ... I wonder has anybody else who rsvp'd yes to Saturday has received the packet yet?

I was starting to wonder myself. They are certainly waiting to the last minute. Let me know if you hear anything.

The information packet pretty much is a rundown of information that Product's website states.

There's also a sheet to fill out with basic stat information....

I still have mine from when we went to their Open Call on 2/2..pretty sure it's the same information.

Does anybody know the website for Product?