Agents and casting directors will not book child or teen models on the assumption that he or she will show up, be on time and look like a real model in their ads. You need to be able to prove it. The secret to getting request castings and direct bookings? Great photographs from a trusted source.
Why didn't you get the booking? The casting director was in a bad mood? The casting director was looking for a different type? Your agent didn't try hard enough? No more excuses. It's how you present yourself.
Two things must happen in order to trigger a direct booking: 1) The casting director and/or client that is making the decision of what model to book for the job must be very impressed by the quality of the model's portfolio and comp card photos and 2.) The person doing the actual hiring must trust the source of the photos - usually the photographer that created them.
Why didn't you get the booking? The casting director was in a bad mood? They casting director was looking for blondes that day? The casting director was looking for brunettes that day? Your agent didn't try hard enough? You weren't the right type? No more excuses. It's how you present yourself. And the more up to date and professional looking your photographs and comp cards are the easier and more likely it will be for your child, tween or teen model will get more more bookings, bigger bookings, more request castings and more direct bookings .
The following is a list of direct bookings booked off the strength of professional photographs and comp cards alone - no casting required. The following is a very partial list of direct bookings as there are literally thousands of examples:
90% of Gabija's bookings including Lands' End, Polo, Ralph Lauren, Gianfranco Ferre', Blumarine, Dolce and Gabbana, Armani Kids, Manai, Monnalissa, Alize, Wenice Kids Fashion, Calzedonia, Next Direct and Next UK plus multiple appearances in Moda Bambini Magazine, Vogue Bambini and Moda Junior Magazine including covers have all been direct bookings - no casting or interview required.
Charlie's Grazia magazine cover plus several inside pages were the result of a direct booking booked off of her photos alone. Charlie's other direct bookings include a Coolibar catalog cover, Bealls, Nordstrom, Magic Cabin, Next Direct and Next UK - no casting or interview required.
Sofia's direct bookings include 28 page editorial feature in W magazine with supermodels Jean Campbell and Stella Tenant and her 8 page editorial feature with supermodel Joan Smalls in the 150th Anniversary Issue Harper's Bazaar and her 10 page editorial feature editorial feature in V Magazine with supermodel Taylor Hill and the face ofPrada model Estella Borsma - no casting or interview required.
Mae Lynn's direct bookings include Walmart, Shoeby, Next Direct, Next UK, Bed Bath and Beyond, Naturino Kids Shoes, Grazia Magazine, Elle Kids Magazine, Instyle Magazine, several double page ads in Vogue Bambini, a Magic Cabin catalog cover and Animal Planet plus international ad campaigns and a short film for Moncler France produced by uber-famous photographer Bruce Weber - no casting or interview required.
90% of Noah's bookings including Disney, Polo, Ralph Lauren, New Balance, Eddie Pen, Marks and Spencer, 3 Suisses, Next UK, Vogue Bambini and HBO's Magic City were all direct bookings off his photos - no casting or interview required.
Rachael's direct bookings include Bratz, LTD Commodities, Next UK, Vogue Bambini, Roberto Cavalli, Ralph Lauren, Lasenza Girl, Economia, Walmart, Charles Voegele and several Burger King commercials - no casting or interview required.
90% of Haley's bookings including a Nike commercial with Lebron James, Moda Junior Magazine (Italy), Hilton Hotels, Kohl's, Cromer Company, Disney, Walmart, Target, Dolce and Gabbana, Manai (Italy), Rainforest Friends, Kelly’s Kids, LTD Commodities, JD Williams UK and NKD Germany were direct bookings.
Milena's direct bookings include Babies R Us, a Touch and Brush commercial, the Make A Wish Foundation, SOFI Magazine, Eanie Meanie, Pajamagram, Orca, LTD, C&A Clothing (Germany) a cover for Latin Parents Magazine, Filo and Friends, Big Top Donuts, Peebles Department Stores, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Dora the Explorer, Disney Cruise Line and multiple days for Next UK (over $4,000 worth of bookings in a 3 week period from Next UK alone).
Avery's direct bookings include Children's Place, Home Goods, Champion Sportswear, Estee Lauder print advertising and television commercials, Next UK, Avon, Parents Magazine, multiple Vogue Bambini bookings and a lead role in a feature film.
Chloe's direct bookings include commercials for Celebrity Cruise Lines, Children's Place, Random House Publishing, Miami Seaquarium, LTD Commodities and Nature’s Way.
Molly's direct bookings include Izod Golf, Aveda Hair Salons, London Bay Homes, a Disney Theme Park commercial and multiple days for Walmart.
Max's direct bookings include Lands' End, Magic Cabin, Parenting Magazine, Disney, Visa, Walmart, Aveda Hair Salons and Marriott Resorts and a four page editorial in Moda Junior Magazine.
Tristan's direct bookings include La Petite Magazine, a CBS Good Morning Special, a Florida Tourism commercial and a CBS television "Bad Mom" with Jenna Elfman
Madelyn's direct bookings include a CBS Good Morning Special and a Florida Tourism commercial.
Gail's direct bookings include Bealls, Moda Junior Magazine and a Seaworld commercial.
Stella's very first booking was a multiple days direct booking for Next UK. Stella's other direct bookings include New Balance, Target, Kohl's, Coolibar - including a catalog cover - and two days for $1,500 for JC Toys.
Nikki's direct bookings include multiple days for Next UK (over $4,500 in 5 days), French Elle, Filou and Friends and Damart France as well as for Bruce Weber's new book and movie.
Summer's direct bookings include an advertising campaign for Ron Jon Surf Shops, a Disney Theme Park commercial and a Disney Magic Kingdom commercial
Victoria's direct bookings include her first fashion show, Disney, Belk Department Stores, Marriott Resorts, Aeropostale, Kohl's, Kodak and a Harry Potter commercial for Universal Studios Orlando.
Jaden's direct bookings include Next UK, Ralph Lauren, Hanna Andersson, JC Penney, Izod, Fishman & Tobin, Kaboom, Walmart Canada and American Living.
David's direct bookings include Toys R Us, JoAnn Fabrics, Disney World, Hearthstone Toys, a Microcrisper commercial and a Dreamy Time Turtle commercial for the Disney Channel.
Sarai's direct bookings include Next UK, H&M Sweden plus print ads and commercials for the Disney movie Princess and the Frog.
Felipe's direct bookings include American Eagle, C.P. Clothing, Vogue Bambini and a commercial for NBC Miami.
Twins Maggie and Hannah's direct bookings include Lifetouch Portraits and a Disney's "Make your Dreams Come True" Visa Campaign.
Ethan's direct bookings include Thader Centro Spain, Next UK, A&E's The Glades and a commercial for Celebrity Cruise Lines.
Tyler's direct bookings include Belks Department Stores and Redbook Magazine.
Dylan's direct bookings include Walmart, Sweet Years Kids, Moda Junior and Vogue Bambini.
Sofia I.'s direct bookings include Kohl's.
Ava's first few bookings including Walmart and multiple days for Next UK were all directs.
Gail's very first booking was a direct booking for Junior Magazine.
Madeline's direct bookings include A&E's The Glades.
Carson's direct bookings include Parents Magazine and Next UK.
Sofia's direct bookings include Disney Cruise Lines.
Eva's direct bookings include Lifetouch Portraits.
Maria's direct bookings include Hatari.
Madeleine's direct bookings include Walmart.
Lailoni's direct bookings include Bealls and Parenting Magazine.
Sabrina's direct bookings include Gobierno, the U.S. Navy and Sky Radio Holland.
Alton's direct bookings include PAAS Easter Eggs, Random House Kids Books and W Hotels.
Liam's direct bookings include Parents Magazine.
Sabina's direct bookings include Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
Daniel's direct bookings include LTD Commodities, Kitchen Delight, Walmart and a Ramada Inn commercial.
Marlo's direct bookings include Kohl's and LTD Commodities.
Joah's direct bookings include a 3 day booking for Lands' End, ITT, Kohl's and Disney World.
Aoki's direct bookings include the cover of Family Life Magazine.
Felipe's direct bookings include C.P and Company and the Vogue Bambini.
Ashling's direct bookings include a Neutrogena commercial and the cover of Family Life Magazine.
TJ W's direct booking include American Eagle 77 Kids.
Katelyn's direct bookings include multiples days for Next UK a small part in the feature film "Tiger Eyes."
David B.'s direct bookings include Bealls
Camille's direct bookings include 5 major ad campaigns in one week plus a $6,600 Chik-Fil-A commercial.
Kimberly's direct booking include nine half day bookings for Next UK for approximately $3,500.
Kyle's direct bookings include Next UK, 3 Suisses and Tesco.
Charlie's direct bookings include Next UK.
Madeline B's direct bookings include Bealls Department Stores.
Jackson's direct bookings include Power Wheels, Fisher Price Toys and Walmart.
Mikey's direct bookings include French Elle, Next UK and Walmart as well as Bruce Weber's new book and movie.
Madeline's direct bookings include Crocs, Walmart, Next UK and Thader Centro (Spain).
Ronin's first two bookings were direct bookings for Next UK and Wenice Kids Fashion.
Alexis' direct bookings include Sandhill Cove, K&L Rupert and Winners (Canada).
Jameson's very first booking was a direct booking for Next UK.
Klendy's direct bookings include Walmart.
TJ O's direct bookings include Jette Germany.
Ashling's direct bookings include Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii.
Meghan's direct bookings include Kaboom and Childrens' Place.
Tyler H.'s direct bookings include Gianfranco Ferre' and multiple double page ads in Vogue Bambini.
Kate's direct bookings include Belk Department Stores.
Sophie's very first booking was a multiple days direct booking for Next UK.
Maya's direct bookings include Playstation 4 and Walmart.
Katelyn's direct bookings include a five page editorial in Moda Junior Magazine.
Sofia's direct bookings include Disney World, Disney Cruise Line and Kohl's Department Stores.
Sophia D's direct bookings include Office Depot and Littlewoods.
Maddox's direct bookings include Kodak and Historical Tours of America.
Antonio's direct bookings include Walmart and a lead role on Telemundo's Mi Corazon Insiste.
Faith's direct bookings include Bealls.
Emma's direct bookings include a "Beating the Blues" commercial.
Tate's direct bookings include Bealls.
Want proof positive that having 'Photos by Moda Kids Photography' on your kid's comp cards can make a huge difference in the quantity and quality of their bookings? Talk to a few of the parents of the dozens of top child models we have launched. (Complete documentation available upon request.)
Click HERE to request more info, dates and times
Why didn't you get the booking? The casting director was in a bad mood? The casting director was looking for a different type? Your agent didn't try hard enough? No more excuses. It's how you present yourself.
Two things must happen in order to trigger a direct booking: 1) The casting director and/or client that is making the decision of what model to book for the job must be very impressed by the quality of the model's portfolio and comp card photos and 2.) The person doing the actual hiring must trust the source of the photos - usually the photographer that created them.
Why didn't you get the booking? The casting director was in a bad mood? They casting director was looking for blondes that day? The casting director was looking for brunettes that day? Your agent didn't try hard enough? You weren't the right type? No more excuses. It's how you present yourself. And the more up to date and professional looking your photographs and comp cards are the easier and more likely it will be for your child, tween or teen model will get more more bookings, bigger bookings, more request castings and more direct bookings .
The following is a list of direct bookings booked off the strength of professional photographs and comp cards alone - no casting required. The following is a very partial list of direct bookings as there are literally thousands of examples:
90% of Gabija's bookings including Lands' End, Polo, Ralph Lauren, Gianfranco Ferre', Blumarine, Dolce and Gabbana, Armani Kids, Manai, Monnalissa, Alize, Wenice Kids Fashion, Calzedonia, Next Direct and Next UK plus multiple appearances in Moda Bambini Magazine, Vogue Bambini and Moda Junior Magazine including covers have all been direct bookings - no casting or interview required.
Charlie's Grazia magazine cover plus several inside pages were the result of a direct booking booked off of her photos alone. Charlie's other direct bookings include a Coolibar catalog cover, Bealls, Nordstrom, Magic Cabin, Next Direct and Next UK - no casting or interview required.
Sofia's direct bookings include 28 page editorial feature in W magazine with supermodels Jean Campbell and Stella Tenant and her 8 page editorial feature with supermodel Joan Smalls in the 150th Anniversary Issue Harper's Bazaar and her 10 page editorial feature editorial feature in V Magazine with supermodel Taylor Hill and the face ofPrada model Estella Borsma - no casting or interview required.
Mae Lynn's direct bookings include Walmart, Shoeby, Next Direct, Next UK, Bed Bath and Beyond, Naturino Kids Shoes, Grazia Magazine, Elle Kids Magazine, Instyle Magazine, several double page ads in Vogue Bambini, a Magic Cabin catalog cover and Animal Planet plus international ad campaigns and a short film for Moncler France produced by uber-famous photographer Bruce Weber - no casting or interview required.
90% of Noah's bookings including Disney, Polo, Ralph Lauren, New Balance, Eddie Pen, Marks and Spencer, 3 Suisses, Next UK, Vogue Bambini and HBO's Magic City were all direct bookings off his photos - no casting or interview required.
Rachael's direct bookings include Bratz, LTD Commodities, Next UK, Vogue Bambini, Roberto Cavalli, Ralph Lauren, Lasenza Girl, Economia, Walmart, Charles Voegele and several Burger King commercials - no casting or interview required.
90% of Haley's bookings including a Nike commercial with Lebron James, Moda Junior Magazine (Italy), Hilton Hotels, Kohl's, Cromer Company, Disney, Walmart, Target, Dolce and Gabbana, Manai (Italy), Rainforest Friends, Kelly’s Kids, LTD Commodities, JD Williams UK and NKD Germany were direct bookings.
Milena's direct bookings include Babies R Us, a Touch and Brush commercial, the Make A Wish Foundation, SOFI Magazine, Eanie Meanie, Pajamagram, Orca, LTD, C&A Clothing (Germany) a cover for Latin Parents Magazine, Filo and Friends, Big Top Donuts, Peebles Department Stores, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Dora the Explorer, Disney Cruise Line and multiple days for Next UK (over $4,000 worth of bookings in a 3 week period from Next UK alone).
Avery's direct bookings include Children's Place, Home Goods, Champion Sportswear, Estee Lauder print advertising and television commercials, Next UK, Avon, Parents Magazine, multiple Vogue Bambini bookings and a lead role in a feature film.
Chloe's direct bookings include commercials for Celebrity Cruise Lines, Children's Place, Random House Publishing, Miami Seaquarium, LTD Commodities and Nature’s Way.
Molly's direct bookings include Izod Golf, Aveda Hair Salons, London Bay Homes, a Disney Theme Park commercial and multiple days for Walmart.
Max's direct bookings include Lands' End, Magic Cabin, Parenting Magazine, Disney, Visa, Walmart, Aveda Hair Salons and Marriott Resorts and a four page editorial in Moda Junior Magazine.
Tristan's direct bookings include La Petite Magazine, a CBS Good Morning Special, a Florida Tourism commercial and a CBS television "Bad Mom" with Jenna Elfman
Madelyn's direct bookings include a CBS Good Morning Special and a Florida Tourism commercial.
Gail's direct bookings include Bealls, Moda Junior Magazine and a Seaworld commercial.
Stella's very first booking was a multiple days direct booking for Next UK. Stella's other direct bookings include New Balance, Target, Kohl's, Coolibar - including a catalog cover - and two days for $1,500 for JC Toys.
Nikki's direct bookings include multiple days for Next UK (over $4,500 in 5 days), French Elle, Filou and Friends and Damart France as well as for Bruce Weber's new book and movie.
Summer's direct bookings include an advertising campaign for Ron Jon Surf Shops, a Disney Theme Park commercial and a Disney Magic Kingdom commercial
Victoria's direct bookings include her first fashion show, Disney, Belk Department Stores, Marriott Resorts, Aeropostale, Kohl's, Kodak and a Harry Potter commercial for Universal Studios Orlando.
Jaden's direct bookings include Next UK, Ralph Lauren, Hanna Andersson, JC Penney, Izod, Fishman & Tobin, Kaboom, Walmart Canada and American Living.
David's direct bookings include Toys R Us, JoAnn Fabrics, Disney World, Hearthstone Toys, a Microcrisper commercial and a Dreamy Time Turtle commercial for the Disney Channel.
Sarai's direct bookings include Next UK, H&M Sweden plus print ads and commercials for the Disney movie Princess and the Frog.
Felipe's direct bookings include American Eagle, C.P. Clothing, Vogue Bambini and a commercial for NBC Miami.
Twins Maggie and Hannah's direct bookings include Lifetouch Portraits and a Disney's "Make your Dreams Come True" Visa Campaign.
Ethan's direct bookings include Thader Centro Spain, Next UK, A&E's The Glades and a commercial for Celebrity Cruise Lines.
Tyler's direct bookings include Belks Department Stores and Redbook Magazine.
Dylan's direct bookings include Walmart, Sweet Years Kids, Moda Junior and Vogue Bambini.
Sofia I.'s direct bookings include Kohl's.
Ava's first few bookings including Walmart and multiple days for Next UK were all directs.
Gail's very first booking was a direct booking for Junior Magazine.
Madeline's direct bookings include A&E's The Glades.
Carson's direct bookings include Parents Magazine and Next UK.
Sofia's direct bookings include Disney Cruise Lines.
Eva's direct bookings include Lifetouch Portraits.
Maria's direct bookings include Hatari.
Madeleine's direct bookings include Walmart.
Lailoni's direct bookings include Bealls and Parenting Magazine.
Sabrina's direct bookings include Gobierno, the U.S. Navy and Sky Radio Holland.
Alton's direct bookings include PAAS Easter Eggs, Random House Kids Books and W Hotels.
Liam's direct bookings include Parents Magazine.
Sabina's direct bookings include Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
Daniel's direct bookings include LTD Commodities, Kitchen Delight, Walmart and a Ramada Inn commercial.
Marlo's direct bookings include Kohl's and LTD Commodities.
Joah's direct bookings include a 3 day booking for Lands' End, ITT, Kohl's and Disney World.
Aoki's direct bookings include the cover of Family Life Magazine.
Felipe's direct bookings include C.P and Company and the Vogue Bambini.
Ashling's direct bookings include a Neutrogena commercial and the cover of Family Life Magazine.
TJ W's direct booking include American Eagle 77 Kids.
Katelyn's direct bookings include multiples days for Next UK a small part in the feature film "Tiger Eyes."
David B.'s direct bookings include Bealls
Camille's direct bookings include 5 major ad campaigns in one week plus a $6,600 Chik-Fil-A commercial.
Kimberly's direct booking include nine half day bookings for Next UK for approximately $3,500.
Kyle's direct bookings include Next UK, 3 Suisses and Tesco.
Charlie's direct bookings include Next UK.
Madeline B's direct bookings include Bealls Department Stores.
Jackson's direct bookings include Power Wheels, Fisher Price Toys and Walmart.
Mikey's direct bookings include French Elle, Next UK and Walmart as well as Bruce Weber's new book and movie.
Madeline's direct bookings include Crocs, Walmart, Next UK and Thader Centro (Spain).
Ronin's first two bookings were direct bookings for Next UK and Wenice Kids Fashion.
Alexis' direct bookings include Sandhill Cove, K&L Rupert and Winners (Canada).
Jameson's very first booking was a direct booking for Next UK.
Klendy's direct bookings include Walmart.
TJ O's direct bookings include Jette Germany.
Ashling's direct bookings include Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii.
Meghan's direct bookings include Kaboom and Childrens' Place.
Tyler H.'s direct bookings include Gianfranco Ferre' and multiple double page ads in Vogue Bambini.
Kate's direct bookings include Belk Department Stores.
Sophie's very first booking was a multiple days direct booking for Next UK.
Maya's direct bookings include Playstation 4 and Walmart.
Katelyn's direct bookings include a five page editorial in Moda Junior Magazine.
Sofia's direct bookings include Disney World, Disney Cruise Line and Kohl's Department Stores.
Sophia D's direct bookings include Office Depot and Littlewoods.
Maddox's direct bookings include Kodak and Historical Tours of America.
Antonio's direct bookings include Walmart and a lead role on Telemundo's Mi Corazon Insiste.
Faith's direct bookings include Bealls.
Emma's direct bookings include a "Beating the Blues" commercial.
Tate's direct bookings include Bealls.
Want proof positive that having 'Photos by Moda Kids Photography' on your kid's comp cards can make a huge difference in the quantity and quality of their bookings? Talk to a few of the parents of the dozens of top child models we have launched. (Complete documentation available upon request.)
Click HERE to request more info, dates and times