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From the Momager Trenches Los Angeles: Baby’s First Talent Agent
Posted on06. Aug, 2010 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.
I am thrilled to announce that my infant son Cash will now be working with Jet Set Models, the premier baby modeling agency in Southern California. Click Here to check out Cash’s profile on the Jet Set Models page.
When I was told Jet Set had accepted Cash as one of their models, I was also told that I needed 40 outdoor, clean shots of him in brightly-colored clothes with no logos or cartoon characters. Wow. to the uninitiated this may seem like a plausible request, but I was instantly worried about the obstacles I was sure to face.
1. Wardrobe - Bright colors? Ooh – that nice green onesie! But wait, there’s a monkey on it. Veto. Ok, off to Carter’s I go…
Do you have any idea how difficult it is to find brightly-colored shirts for 6-month-old boys that are completely free of cute sayings and cartoon characters? 4 stores and 3 adorable outfits later, my mission was complete and they were all on clearance, thankyouverymuch.
2. Outdoor Lighting - It is best to take photographs in the early morning or the late afternoon. At other times of the day the direct sunlight causes shadows and squinting babies aren’t as cute as happily-shaded babies. However, this is so much easier said than done. Most mornings were so busy that I found myself racing against the sun, begging it not to move around the corner of my building so I would still be able to shoot inside the apartment as the sun came in through the East-facing windows.
If I tried to shoot outside, this meant releasing “the beast” (aka Shelby, my 2.5-year-old) into her natural habitat. I would, in turn, spend every second making sure she doesn’t hurt herself (or one of the unsuspecting bugs on the sidewalk) and not be able to take any pictures, completely defeating the purpose of going outside in the first place. In the end, I got the shots with some impromptu late afternoon shoots with the sun coming in from the South-side windows. The money shot, as I like to call it, I got when I managed to sneak away sans toddler to the park one early morning.
3. Supported Sitter - While I am not trying to rush his life as a baby, it would have been tremendously easier to take good pictures of Cash if he could sit up on his own. I have been saying that I can’t wait for him to sit up since day one, though, because I need 4 sets of hands to accomplish anything. Or maybe I think it will be so cute when he can sit with Shelby and really play and interact with her. But for the pictures, I had to sneakily hold him upright with one hand and then take one-handed shots with the other - causing many of them to come out blurry for obvious reasons. As of a few days ago, he’s actually started balancing solo for a fair amount of time. So for round two of pictures, this shouldn’t be an issue.
A few sunny days, plenty of funny faces, and about 400 pictures later, I had a fairly decent collection of photos. The top 40 were whittled down to 4 and here we are – ready to roll – bring on the castings!
And for those of you who are wondering, Shelby’s look just wasn’t right for Jet Set at this time. But no worries! We are shopping around for another agency just for her.
Written by HMB Contributor & Product Reviewer Michele Dahl. Follow her foray into the world of baby and toddler modeling here on HMB! You can follow Michele on Twitter @MomNamedElle
About Jet Set Models:
When you see a baby on TV, or in a film, magazine, or catalog – chances are it is a Jet Set baby! Just opened in 2005, Jet Set Babies division now handles nearly 350 singles and 250 sets of twins or triplets, so about 850 babies in all! The future Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen’s are likely here at Jet Set! We are THE go-to leader in tiny tots!Jet Set Babies are on top primetime shows and daytime dramas on every major network and cable channel. Our baby talent appear regularly on shows including “Heroes,” “The Office,” “My Name is Earl,” “Medium,” “Cold Case,” “The Closer,” “Scrubs,” “Bones,” “Studio 60,” “Gilmore Girls,” “NCIS,” “Ghost Whisperer,” “CSI,” “House,” “Crossing Jordan,” “Everybody Hate Chris,” “Dirt,” “Two and a Half Men,” “Notes from the Underbelly,” “Zoey 101,” “Nip/Tuck,” “Weeds,” and “Big Love.” The first ever babies to be signed to a daytime drama contract are Jet Set’s Claire and Olivia White who appear on NBC’s “Days of Our Lives” as “Clarie.”
Feature films with Jet Set Babies include “Santa Clause 3,” starring Tim Allen, “The TV Set,” starring David Duchovny and Justine Bateman and “Freedom Writers” staring Hilary Swank. Upcoming feature Films include “Walk Hard,” “Winged Creatures,” “Halloween Re-Make,” “Crossing Over,” “Rendition,” “Player 5150,” “The Comebacks,” and “Semi-Pro.”
Baby print work includes The GAP, Old Navy, Tommy Hilfiger, Hanna Andersson, Babystyle, Children’s Place, Ralph Lauren, Infantino, Guess, JC Penney, Carters, Gymboree, Nautica, Lands End, Kohl’s and Target and you’ll also find our brilliant Jet Set Babies in and on the covers of the extremely popular “Baby Einstein” DVDs. We are very regularly and the covers of magazines such as Parents and Parenting.
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OPEN CASTING CALL: 2 Sets of Baby, Female Twins/Triplets Wanted for TV Show!
Posted on01. Jul, 2010 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.
Two sets of female twins or triplets are needed for new great TV show that will start on 8/13 and go through Thanksgiving. The babies will be working a lot, three days a week! So if you babies were born 1/1/2010 to 2/13/2010, please send pics of your babies side by side dressed alike (without hats) and include their date of birth and your contact information to paloma@jetsetmodels.com. They want light brown to brown-haired girls. Interviews will start end of July 2010.
Thanks to Jen Levinson of Jens List for the information!
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Casting Call: 2 Calls! African American Newborns & Hispanic Babies
Posted on08. Jun, 2010 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.
One of our favorite agencies Jet Set is casting for the following:
- Commercial: African American newborn (any skin tone) are needed for a national commercial. Auditions will be held this week and newborns will work to be used on or around 6/22/10 and should ideally be as close to 5 or 6 pounds as possible.
- Television Series: Looking for light-skinned African American or Hispanic Newborns. They will cast 4 to 6 babies total, both boys and girls. This is a season regular job and a very good show! Please send pictures, dob, contact info and weights of multiples OR singles to paloma@jetsetmodels.com ASAP.
We’ve sent several families to Jet Set over the past 2 years and they all sing the praises of this well-run agency. If you fit the bill, take advantage of this amazing opportunity and send pictures immediately to paloma@jetsetmodels.com.
Remember, as with any minor child you will need to obtain a work permit for your baby. For information on the legal ins and outs for child actors, this link will take you to the current application and instructions for it: http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/DLSEForm277.pdf
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Casting Call: Identical Twins, Asian, Boys needed for Pilot!
Posted on18. Mar, 2010 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.
Received an email today from a very reputable background casting company that is currently in need of Asian, Identical Twin boys (ideally 16 months old) for a television pilot entitled “Traffic Light.” The toddlers work next week so get your pictures in quickly to: TrafficLightCasting@gmail.com
Good Luck to all who submit!
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Casting Call: New Born Babies Needed!
Posted on21. Feb, 2010 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.
Jet Set Models is seeking either single or twin African-American newborns, under 10lbs. If you or someone you know knows of anyone interested, please send a photo, date of birth, height, weight and contact info ASAP to janet@jetsetmodels.com and paloma@jetsetmodels.com. Please note that infants must be 15 days old to work legally in the state of California. For more information on rules and regulations of working children, please go to one of our favorite sites: BizParentz.com. Good Luck!
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Casting Call: Hispanic or Asian Newborn babies
Posted on04. Oct, 2009 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.
Paloma at Jet Set Models is seeking single and/or multiple newborns for a shoot that starts Wednesday, October 7, 2009 and all babies must be under 8 pounds. Please note that infants must be 15 days old to work legally in the state of California. Email paloma@jetsetmodels.com ASAP with your info/photo. For more information on rules and regulations of working children, please go to BizParentz.com.
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CONGRATS TO OUR YOUNG 2010 EMMY WINNERS!!
ABC's "Modern Family" deservedly nabbed "Best Comedy Series," Young cast members include RICO RODRIGUEZ, NOLAN GOULD, ARIEL WINTER and twins ELLA & JADEN HILLER.
AMC's "Mad Men" won Best Dramatic Series. KIERNAN SHIPKA and JARED GILMORE make up the youngest members of the cast.
