In December my family and I were photographed for Getty Images by an awesome production company called Yellow Dog Productions. It was a family shoot featuring me, my son, my husband, my mom, and my dog! It was actually photographed at my house and was a combination of video and stock photography.
I am happy to announce that I will be working with Yellow Dog Productions on future projects and acting as a talent and location scout. I am currently looking in NY and NJ for African American, Hispanic and Bi-racial submissions of real people, families, kids, old and young, tall and short. You do not have to be a model. You just need to have a positive attitude, be able to take a bit of direction and like to have fun. We want real people just like you!
To be considered please submit a clear close up and full length photos of yourself, your family, friends etc to stockcastings@gmail.com. Be sure to include name, age, email, and relation if submitting more than one person in a photo.
If selected, there is pay and a CD of photos will be provided. This is a great opportunity to get a free photo shoot and have your photos placed at the number one stock photo agency.
Want your baby featured in the upcoming Mocha Baby Models book? Then check out this amazing deal from my friend and photographer Tamara Fleming!
You can get a private session of your kids and the chance to be featured in my new book - Mocha Baby Models - the insiders guide to getting your multi-culti kid a modeling career.
Tamara is the photographer for the insiders guide and will be selecting pics of babies, infants, toddlers and kids of all ages to be featured inside.
You can also get pictures of your belly, your fiancee, or your entire family if you decide. Tamara took my son's first photos and we used them for our baby announcements which turned out beautiful.
Not local to NY or New Jersey? Don't worry there will be other opportunities to submit your personal photos of your kids. I want to feature as many Mocha cuties as I can. Keep checking back for details!
See below for more information on the mini session and see samples of photos Tamara took of my family. Please feel free to let me know if you have any questions!!
Do you dream of walking into the toy store and seeing your baby's face on a toy box? We'll here's your chance! Enter your baby's photograph at Parents.com by February 19, 2011 for a chance to win the Parents Toy Model Search!
Two finalists will each receive $500 and an all-expense-paid trip to Parents Headquarters for the photo shoot. You can enter up to 6 photos in an album. If you have any pictures of your baby playing with a Parents toy - even better!
Think your baby is a cover model? Enter photos of your baby in the American Baby Cover Contest by December 18, 2010. Five finalists will each receive $1,000 and an all-expense-paid trip to New York City to be photographed for an upcoming issue of American Baby Magazine.
One child will appear on the cover. To enter, your child must be between 3 months and 2 years of age. See the official rules here.
Gap’s coast-to-coast search for radiant, charismatic babies (ages four and under) and kids (ages five to 10) has officially started with its fifth annual Casting Call contest.
This year, Gap wants to see contestants show off their “good jeans” and is asking parents to submit photos of their precious tots sporting their favorite pair of jeans. Four lucky winners, a boy and girl for babyGap and a boy and girl for GapKids, will be featured in a nationwide Gap campaign early next year. Contestants also have a chance to win the highly coveted America’s Fan Favorite award.
“Denim is such an integral part of American fashion and culture, and it’s also the heart and soul of Gap,” said Mark Breitbard, executive vice president of babyGap and GapKids. “Your favorite pair of jeans says a lot about your personality, so we’re asking contestants to show off their individual style by posing in their favorite jeans for their submission photo. Our Casting Call contest is all about finding the brightest personalities with ‘good jeans’ and a sweet smile to match.”
New this year is the ability to enter via an app for your iPhone! You can download the free app from the casting site. Very cool! You have until Oct. 24 to enter your child so take some great photos and submit them ASAP!
Check out last years winners below!
For the original sumission photos and video from their Gap photoshoot - click here!
Online baby and kid photo contests have been popping up all over the Internet, but few offer parents more than bragging rights amongst their closest friends and family. Well The Cute Kid is an exception to the rule.
The site not only offers exposure to up and coming stars, but it also awards a $25,000 College Fund to the annual Grand Prize Winner. Children have been discovered on the site and gone on to be featured in ads for Pastry, Southpole, Gap, Carters, Macy's and many more.
Mocha Baby Models caught up with Judy Goss, the Casting Director of The Cute Kid. See below for Judy's background as well as our exclusive interview with her!
MBM: What was the inspiration for starting The Cute Kid?
JG: To have a legitimate photo contest for children and their parents, and to offer a college tuition fund of $25,000. It has since expanded to being a resource for parents that want to get their children into modeling with our VIP Kids Club.
MBM:What do online contests offer parents and are they legit? What does the contest entry fee cover, and what prizes are awarded?
JG: Online contests offer parents exposure and prizes if they are legitimate, like The Cute Kid. Besides entry into the contest you will also receive the following gifts: a subscription to Parents magazine, a free canvas print of your cute kid, discounts and special offers.
MBM: How has technology changed the modeling industry?
JG: It has made it faster!And less costly for parents by not having to print so many photos and composite cards.
MBM: Does The Cute Kid get jobs for the babies they feature? How does the site differ from an agency?
JG: Yes, we have had many children discovered on our site, whether they enter the contest or not. We do not book jobs, that is for a licensed agency.
MBM: From your experience, how does casting or booking jobs differ for ethnic, or multicultural babies and children.
JG: It doesn't really differ much! There is on the whole less work, but it is the same opportunities for everyone.
MBM: Do you find most clients are looking for diversity when they book models for a job?
JG: Absolutely! Usually, clients try to represent every ethnicity.
MBM: What top 3 things should all moms know about baby and child modeling?
JG:
Do not pay anyone to join an agency, with the exception of a website charge, which should be around $10 - $15/month.
It doesn't happen overnight - modeling is hard work! It involves a lot of schlepping back and forth to castings, callbacks, fittings, and more...and even then you may not book the job.
You do NOT need professional photos to find agency representation, in fact they prefer non-professional ones at first!
MBM thaks Judy for her helpful tips! Want more information? Visit TheCuteKid.com
Check out this behind the scenes video of a Pastry photoshoot with kids cast from the The Cute Kid!
Bay Area Kids magazine and JE Model are looking for the Bay Area's next top child models. They are looking for two boys, and two girls, four winners total. The winners will receive a one year contract with JE Models and appear in a fashion spread in Bay Area Kids magazine.
JE Model is a model agency located in the heart of San Francisco and Bay Area Kids is a lifestyle magazine for parents. Get information about the contest and the agency and submit your pics asap - the deadline is Nov 12th, 2010!
Is your cutie the next face of Parenting Magazine?Enter your child from 0-12 years old for a chance to win the monthly prize or the Grand Prize - a one year contract with Ford Models! Good Luck!!
08/24/2010
One week left to enter your child for a chance to win a shot at participating in NY Fashion Week!
Wilhelmina and The Cute Kid have teamed up for this amazing opportunity - and there is NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Prizes include:
Trip to NYC (including accommodations)
Participation in Style360 during NY Fashion Week
Photo shoot
Modeling Contract with Wilhelmina Kids and Teens
All photos uploaded to theCuteKid.com between July 14th and August 31st are eligible for the contest. For more information click here.
