Models Direct Reviews - From our Child Models

My daughter modelled for Kit for Kids earlier this week - an assignment she was offered through Talent Management.  When we first got the phone call, Priya was excited and couldn't wait for the day to come. The day came and my daughter was very eager and excited to get there.  When we arrived we were shown around and I was offered to help myself to tea or coffee. Priya was asked to sit on different rugs and mats and was asked to point to the different animals and to put her hand up if she liked different things i.e. chocolate, broccoli and so on.  The photographer was exceptionally good and always kept the children informed as to what was going to happen next - he was great with all of the kids. The client supplied snacks i.e. fruit, crisps and chocolate, so everyone was happy. The day itself went by pretty quick and we were all done by 12.00pm, even though we were giving a finishing time of 1.00pm!  We would definitely do it again - my daughter loved every minute we would recommend Talent Management as an agency to anyone who was considering getting their child into something similiar. We hope to be working with you again soon and thanks for a lovely day!

Rodrigo had so much fun on his photo shoot - he wants to do it all over again! Rodrigo really enjoyed playing with the other kids and the Kit for Kids team were great.  Rodrigo learned new skills throughout the day and he recommends the experience to other children because its so much fun. We signed Rodrigo up with Talent Management because he thought it would be cool to be a model - and he was offered this job within minutes of joining! 

I was a bit nervous for Zachary before his Talent Management assignment but he seemed fine - we explained the job to him beforehand and that seemed to help.  Zachary really enjoyed the day.  The staff there were very friendly and looked after him well - they knew how to interact with a child which I think really helps. Zachary had no issues following their friendly direction. They provided a range of food for him which he was particularly happy about and were not pushy at all.
Zachary was photographed in various positions playing with Ravensburger's new puzzles, drawing aids and it all finished in a timely manner.

I would be happy to take him to do it again, especially with such a lovely company.  Many thanks to Talent Management.

Chloe had a wonderful day!  She was so excited the night before and had a lot of fun during the assignment.  The job involved being photographed while playing with various jigsaw puzzles and a new drawing set by Ravensburger.  I think Chloe enjoyed playing with the drawing set most of all - it didn't take long for the client to get the shots they wanted!  This was Chloe's first assignment and, as a result, she was able to really work on following simple directions.  She seemed to pick it all up pretty quickly.

Chloe definitely enjoyed the day and was quick to say that she wanted to do something like that again.  Based on her reaction, I would definitely recommend the experience.  Everybody there was professional but so nice and really made Chloe feel at ease.  I signed Chloe up with Talent Management as photographs from modelling assignments would be something nice to put in her baby book, but it's great that now she is older she is able to tell me how much she enjoyed it and she really did!

Laura really enjoyed today. She was excited beforehand at the prospect of playing the big sister in a family, especially as at home she is a little sister.

Medmerry Park is a lovely site and the weather helped make the photo shoot go really well. It was a great first experience for Laura who has acted before, but never posed for still photos.  It was such a different and unique experience for Laura, which will give her confidence for the future.

We joined Talent Management on the recommendation from friends who thought Laura would love modelling work - they were right.  Thank you!

I had a fabulous experience being a model/actor for a day. I was not sure what to expect, but thanks to the amazing team members and the client I felt very welcomed. I was playing a role of a little brother to my 11 year old 'sister' and had an amazing set of model parents and grandparents. We had photo shoots and a video recording at the holiday resort park. I loved playing on the beach with my sister - wish I could do it again! It was my first time and I cant wait to take part in more assignments. I highly recommend to start pursuing your acting career asap if you wish to be in the talent industry.  Thank you Talent Management for giving me this opportunity - I feel even more confident in myself and love earning money at my young age. - from Gerald

On Kara's assignment for Coco Blu, she was a little shy to begin with. She had to try a range of clothing on incase it needed altering before it was made in mass production. She loved feeling special and had great fun.

I signed both my daughters up with Talent Management because I think they are absolutely beautiful and would do great in the industry. I think it's fun for kids to join an agency - they can have lots of fun and earn some money along the way.

For my assignment I modelled for the Warner Brothers Studios - The Making of Harry Potter. I was instructed to pose in different positions giving different facial expressions in each shot, some shots required me posing with another model and some by myself. The most enjoyable part of this assignment was getting on the set for the photos hoot as this was something I have dreamt of doing from an early age. As this was my first assignment with Talent Management, I was a bit nervous, but as I arrived on site I was welcomed by the director and make up artists of the shoot, who were very nice. I learnt many new things and by attending this photoshoot - it definitely helped me gain confidence. It was a brilliant day and I would definitely recommend signing up with Talent Management to others as they provided me with such a fun and an exciting experience. I also would recommend it because it is a great opportunity to meet and work with some experts and this type of assignment is something that I would definitely like to do again.

This was Lauren's first job so we were both a little nervous but super excited too.  We probably took more stuff than we needed, but it's better to have too much rather than too little. The assignment was a demonstration video shoot about the best places to go rock pooling and how to build the best sand castles.  Lauren was filmed and photographed doing lots of things - building sandcastles, running into the sea and exploring rock pools.  The film crew were super with Lauren and the other model - making sure they were ok and keeping them interested.  We feel that Lauren has learnt lots and has definitely gained more confidence.

Lauren said herself "it was exciting being a model for the day, the best part of the day was rock pooling - I loved finding the sea creatures!  It was fantastic and I can't wait to do some more modelling, I felt like a film star!".

Thanks to Molly at Talent Management and everyone else on the day for looking after us and making it a great day.

Keira was so excited when we told her that she was chosen for a video shoot for Parkdean Holidays - she wanted to get her clothes ready there and then!  On the morning Keira was a bit aprehensive about what was going to happen as this was her first assignment, but once we got to the location she relaxed.  The information we were given was very thorough about what was going to happen, what was expected of Keira and where we had to go.  We met the other child model and then our contact from Lucre who was extremely friendly and made us all feel very welcome from the start.  The camera guy was really friendly and made the girls very relaxed.

The day involved several shots regarding how to build a sandcastle with a sand sculpture expert and then how to go rock pooling again with another expert, what you items you need and Keira had to apply sun cream and pretend to take photographs as well as being filmed making a sand castle and collecting and looking at things from a rock pool.  They were given clear instructions of what was expected of them and Keira took direction well.

Keira particularly enjoyed the sand castle section (who wouldn't enjoy having fun on the beach for the afternoon!).  She wasn't rushed at all and there was time allowed for drink breaks as it was an extremely hot day.  She relaxed and enjoyed herself from the very first minute the camera was on her.

Thank you to everyone on the day and special thanks to Molly at Talent Management for sorting this for us - we all had a fabulous day and would certainly love to do it all over again !  Here's to hoping this is a start of a wonderful career for Keira with Talent Management.

I was really excited when I found out that I had been chosen for this assignment with Disney Infinity. My mum and I got up early and travelled on the train to be at the studio by 9.30am. The team greeted us and straight away and put me at ease as I was feeling a bit nervous. We were offered breakfast and then I went through to the make up artist for a manicure! It was lovely, especially the hand massage. I met the boy that I was going to be doing the shoot with, he was younger than me but had been on lots of assignments before. There was a bit of waiting around but the crew kept checking on me and making sure that I was happy and needed anything. I was there until 3.30pm so it was a long day of doing the same thing over and over again, lifting a toy in and out of camera shot but I still really enjoyed myself as the people were really nice and friendly. When we finished the team gave me a Disney Infinity toy and some chocolates, which was especially nice as it was something to remind me of my first ever assignment. I am looking forward to seeing the finished advert on the Disney Channel worldwide! I feel much more confident now that I have done my first shoot and already I can't wait for my next assignment!  Thank you Talent Management and especially Molly in the assignments team for helping me start my new career in modelling!

Theo was chosen to do his second clothes fittings with Old Brown/Coco Blu.  We arrived and were greeted by the same friendly faces who immediately made Theo feel comfortable and at ease. They took attention to detail such as making sure the heating was right and they engaged with Theo on his level. The experience was quick and very welcoming just like his first clothes fittings session. Theo has now had 3 jobs with Talent Management, who have kept me well informed and put him forward for the roles which were very suitable to his character and talent. Theo was provided with a boys magazine which catered to him to keep him entertained and engaged.

I would surely recommend other parents consider modelling for their children through Talent Management as it has helped Theo grow in confidence, especially at his age where he is growing into a boy rather than a toddler.  Talent Management have kept me as a parent up to date and I am so very proud to have Theo as a model with the agency.  We look forward to more adventures with Talent Management!

Cory really enjoyed the assignment today - he said he had loads of fun and would love to do it again.  The most enjoyable part for him was flying the kites on the beach, and talking to the camera about how much he enjoyed kite flying as well as having his photo taken. Cory's message to any other children who are considering modelling is to "go for it because it's fun and all the people were really nice and funny".

I chose Talent Management because of the good reviews I read.  I am really impressed with the agency.

Grace loved being a model for a two day photo shoot at a caravan dealership. She was extremely excited beforehand and also when she arrived on set.  Grace was directed to do a variety of natural posses with her model family (mum, dad, brother and grandparents) in and out of the caravans and around the holiday area of Skegness. Grace particularly enjoyed being in the caravans and pretending that she was on holiday and showed confidence throughout the whole experience.  Grace said that she would recommend being a model to any of her friends and from a parents point of view, the experience has been one that Grace will remember forever and it's been an absolute delight to see her so happy and to have seen her confidence grow in leaps and bounds. I have already recommended Talent Management to a few friends who have asked about how to put their children forward for such experiences.  I would like to thank Talent Management for giving Grace such a fantastic opportunity to carry out her ambition of being a model.

Damian wasn't nervous at all before his shoot for Latham Trust, in fact he was very excited and had lots of fun during his time there and got on very well with the other models - he would love to do it again!  Damian mostly enjoyed playing with props and doing various fun activities while having photos taken in different locations. I decided to sign Damian up with Talent Management as he loves to smile, is very outgoing and motivated to try new things. I am sure that Damian would recommend other children to try out modelling because of his enjoyable experience.

Zachary's first assignment was with Kit for Kids, which involved toddlers modelling educational toys for the company's catalogue and website.  I was a bit nervous as my son is only 2 years old - I wasn't sure if he would do as he was told!  The staff at Kit for Kids were really helpful and soon put my mind at ease.

I would most certainly recommend Talent Management to others as I feel they provided my son with a great opportunity and we will soon have some great shots for his portfolio, which will help him gain more modelling work.  I am looking forward to my son being placed on further assignments as he enjoyed his first experience immensely.

My daughter Lailla was chosen to be a clothes fitting model for a upcoming kidswear brand, Coco Blu.  Lailla had a fantastic time trying on some lovely clothes and she felt very comfortable trying on each outfit while the client took measurements.  It was a very laid back experience and most enjoyable.  I would recommend joining Talent Management to anyone who is looking to pursue a career in fashion.

Amelia's assignment with Kit for Kids was fun - she was very confident and enjoyed having her photo taken.  Overall, it was a good experience and I would recommend it to others.

We felt really comfortable from the minute walked into the Kit for Kids warehouse yesterday.  The team were warm, kind and smiley and they put all the parents at ease.  Aamil start playing straight away, he didn't felt shy or anything. It was such a fun day! 

I have already advised all of my friends with children to apply for a contract Talent Management because I think it's really important to give your kids a head start in life - even if it's not the path they wish to take in the future, they will have some great memories!  I signed my son up with Talent Management because I wanted him to try different activities (modelling, football, swimming etc) as this will keep his career options open when he grows up and also keep him off the streets. I would like Aamil to feel inspired and ambitious so he can challenge himself and have a bright future ahead. 

It was such a pleasure to be there yesterday - thank you!

I was so pleased when Talent Management called to say that my little boy Regan had been picked for a photo shoot.  We would both love to do it again!

When I explained to Jahziyah that he was going to take part in a photo shoot, he was very happy and excited.  When we arrived at the location, he began to get a bit nervous. However, as the shoot went on he relaxed and enjoyed himself.  My son was asked to play with the toys provided, which were the products that Kit for Kids will be selling in their new catalog.   Jahziyah was very natural and did his own thing, playing nicely with the other children and also the staff members.

I am unsure whether Jahziyah learnt gained new skills from this experience, however I feel as a parent that I have learnt to allow him to be natural on a photo shoot and not to be a pushy parent.  I just relaxed and observed the situation and really enjoyed the experience.

I would definitely recommend joining Talent Management to others so they can also be given opportunities to meet new people, enjoy new experiences and learn new skills.  I am happy that my two children are signed to this agency and that bookings have started to pick up for them after a year of being on the books.  I signed my boys up on a whim, just to see how they would get on (as well as them being beautiful, photogenic and social!).  New experiences such as this will be a huge benefit to them in the future and of course earning money is a bonus!

Overall, today was lovely, friendly and professional which was everything I was hoping for.

Thanks to everyone involved!

Lily seemed to really enjoy herself on her photo shoot with Kit for Kids.  She relaxed quickly and easily due to the photographer and assistants being nice natured and child friendly.  As parents we were very proud and pleased with the way everything was dealt with, both with Kit for Kids and Talent Management. We are already looking forward to the next photo shoot!

This was Oliver's first assignment and he thoroughly enjoyed himself.  He was being photographed for an educational brochure for Kit for Kids, and he spent the morning playing with toys!  The staff were fantastic and we were treated very well. I would definitely recommend joining Talent Management as we had a fabulous time today.  We look forward to our next assignment.  Many thanks, Sally.

This was Uche's first assignment.  He seemed to have lots of 'butterflies' in his stomach when he was asked to join the other kids to play with different toys, so the photographer could take shots.  He would join in briefly and then run back to me, but then the photographer developed a strategy to get him relaxed by asking him to press the flash button on the camera - which Uche really enjoyed!  After lots of promptings and praises, Uche gradually began to relax and join in the play with the other kids. By the end of the assignment, it was difficult to get Uche to leave as he was having so much fun playing.  For me, I enjoyed the experience of watching the children relate so easily and communicate by their actions.

All in all, we had a great time and I am glad we went for this assignment. I really hope Uche gets more work soon!  Talent Management's communication was great throughout the process and I would certainly recommend them to anyone who is looking to go into modelling.

-Sarah (Uche's mum)