8/21/2011

Top Modeling Agency For Babies: Who Are They?

By Jennifer Collins


Do you ever see babies on TV or in magazines and say to yourself "My baby is cuter than that!"? You may be asking how to get your baby on the sets for cereals and toys and working in front of the camera. The first step is finding a talent agency that represents infants and toddlers. This is a very specialized and fast-changing department of a modeling company. It is important that you provide them with updated photographs as much as possible, because your child will be growing quickly. Here is a list of just a handful of the top modeling agencies for babies in the U.S.

Expecting Models - This agency, located in New York and Los Angeles, has an interesting niche. They have divisions for toddlers, babies, new moms, expecting mothers, and dads. Often times they book mother and child together, and sometimes even the whole family. Expecting Models was created by Liza Elliot-Ramirez in 2001. They are known to book young talent for print, film and television.

Wilhelmina Models - This agency is notorious for classic beauties and adorable faces of all ages. It has offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami. Look up your closest representative to get info on what age range they are looking for at this time.

ADKids - This agency , based in New York, represents children all over the East Coast, the Mid-West, and the South, with smaller branches in Chicago and Dallas. ADKids represents newborns and older. For children, they start with a telephone interview with the parents to make sure they know what the industry demands of them. Then you will have a face-to-face interview scheduled in one of their offices.

Carolyn's Kids - This agency is a top agency for babies and toddlers in Toronto, Ontario. With placements in film, television, and print, they have a diverse roster of children from newborns to 12 years old. You can find their kids in everything from Sears catalogs to sunscreen advertisements.

Baby Talent Network - In Los Angeles, the demand for babies and children is probably the highest, due to the city's film industry presence. Baby Talent Network specializes in representing talented newborns through teens for television, print, and more. They have recently gotten jobs with Allure Magazine, ads for Baby Gap, and a commercial for Babies R Us. The agency was founded and is currently run by Kathy Colorado, who is also a mother of three.

Most big cities will have a talent agency with a children's division, and will likely include babies and toddlers in that category. Check your local listings, and start making some phone calls. See what kind of jobs they've gotten and how big their client roster is. Remember to look out for agencies who want money up front. This is not necessary, and typically is a red flag. If you live outside of New York and Los Angeles, business is usually a bit slower, but many times, there is less competition.




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