The Best Child Modeling Agencies in New York City If you are looking for representation for your cutie patootie in the Big Apple, here are a few questions to ask yourself first: 1. Do you live near New York City? If you are in Iowa, it’s going to be a long trip to get to castings! Most...
A Day in the Life of a Kid Model
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Behind the Scenes at a Child Modeling Shoot So what’s it really like, working as a mini model? I’ve written a lot of posts on the subject through the years, using my kids as guinea pigs. You can read those posts here: Child Modeling (scroll back for more posts within that section)....
Model of the Month: Pierce Kang
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Child Model Pierce Kang Age: 6    Height: 48″   Weight: 52 lbs Size: 6-7 Location: Houston, TX Represented by Page Parkes Photos by Bonnie Nichoalds I seem to have an inbox full of cute boys lately! I love Pierce’s energy and ease in these photos. Versatile Model...
Model of the Month: Graeme Buffenbarger
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Child Model and Actor of the Month! Redhead Actor on the Rise! Congrats, Graeme! Age: 3 Â Height: 40″ Â Â Size: 4Â Based in Atlanta Represented by East Coast Talent in the Southeast Seeking Representation in NY Can’t you picture this face in commercials and movies?! He’s...
My Book with Barclay Fryery: Don’t Miss This Inspirati...
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Cancer Looks Good on You Barclay’s Guide to Cultivating Style, Sanity, Silliness and Self-Love—in Sickness and in Health I’ve spent the last few months collaborating with my friend and former colleague, Barclay Fryery, to share his amazing story. He is one of the most...
How to Raise a Star
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Getting Your Child Star Training, Coaching and Representation Here’s a fun guide I contributed to Westport magazine. It’s great for residents of Fairfield County but also will steer you to my favorite coaches in NYC, so check it out no matter where you live… LINKS TO...
Model of the Month: Lilli-Mae Lacy
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British Model Lilli-Mae Lacy Height: 5’2″ Â Â Age: 12 Â Â Size: 4-6 Based in Devon, England Seeking Representation in London This beauty jumped out of my inbox with her luminescent skin and perfect features! Simply stunning. While this age and height can be tricky (she’s...
March Model of the Month Runner-Up: Winfrida Metili
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Congrats, South African Model Winfrida! 5’4″ Model Shines on the Runway She’s not only Model of the Month runner-up, but also wins the prize for best impersonation of a tall model. Huh? Well, look at the photo and guess how tall Winfrida is. Have an answer in your head? Now...
Model of the Month: Sam Eigen
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CT Model – Actor Sam Eigen Congrats to this month’s Modeling Mentor Model Search winner: Sam Eigen! Height: 4’11″   Weight: 74 lbs   Size: 10   Based in CT Sam is not only a gorgeous kid, but...
5 Tips for Choosing a Headshot Photographer
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By Top New York Headshot Photographer Pasha Kalachev My career in photography started with my inability as an actor to find a good headshot photographer who didn’t charge an arm and a leg for a session. The reason the cost can be so high is that a legitimate headshot is the perceived...
Model of the Month: Rivers Reid
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Congrats, January Model of the Month, Rivers Reid! Height: 4’7″   Weight: 65 lbs   Age: 8   Based in Austin, TX Seeking Representation Have you ever seen china blue eyes like the pair on this cutie? Rivers is already busy building his career skills as a news anchor and...
My Modeling World Encounter With Donald Trump
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The Donald’s Model History This is not going to be a political post, but let me just say that I’m not using “model,” as in ideal, and I can’t bring myself to title this “My Modeling World Encounter With President Donald Trump.” Enough said. My...