![]() ![]() STORYTIME: When ObieQ walked in the Brand Jordan fashion show for the NBA All Star Weekend, I had to leave him for 4 hours with a dresser. It important that he is able to function without me constantly reassuring. As a parent I have been allowed to be in most rooms with Q while he is working but as soon as we are on set he is the talent. From my experience in the last year, there are 3 things that are most important when starting in this business I have been in rooms with so many cute kids that my ovaries were flipping like the Jesse White tumblers. Little girls and boys who just have “it”. I am more clear of this now than I was before, there are SO MANY cute kids out there. This is all fun and games but the hard truth is that ObieQ will have money that he has earned when he gets older. When ObieQ received his first big check we started a trust account for him. The good thing is you know the payment before you agree to the job. This all varies on client, length of shoot and usage. There are gigs when he has gotten paid ~$100 and others where he has made 4 figures. After their fee is taken out a check is made out to the talent, your kid. ![]() They want the kids to be as relaxed as possible. Other kids and their parents, snacks, music, it’s a very welcoming atmosphere. Photoshoots (pre COVID) can often be like big play dates. Everyone is trying to get it done as quickly as possible so shoots are extremely efficient. In the initial email the length of shoot is listed so you can plan your day around that time. Once we receive a callback we head out to usually the suburbs or even neighboring states for the photoshoot. The turn around from casting to actual photoshoot is fairly quick. There are also times like the story above when I think I have it figured out and I am then shocked. We have been in auditions and they tell me how amazing ObieQ is, and then no call back. I try not to read too much into their comments. They know exactly what they are looking for. When back with the director it is usually quick. They loved his personality and we have worked with them twice! I told him there was NO WAY ObieQ booked that gig. ![]() The casting agent thanked us for coming and we left. ObieQ heard “walk backwards to the wall”. They asked him to “walk to the back wall”. Got her things from her Grandfather and was done in MINUTES! It was then ObieQ’s turn. She then interacted with the casting agent in such a professional manner, I was blown away. At the ripe age of 6 they are professionals because they have been doing this for 3yrs, half of their life! STORYTIME: At one casting, this little girl who was maybe 5yo, showed up with her Grandfather. At this time you are gonna look around and see the cutest kids you have ever seen in your life. Once I confirm he is available at the day/time of the casting we receive more information including the client’s name, rate and length of session.ĭuring castings we show up at our designated time, check in and receive our slate. The first email is usually an availability check, a client is considering him for a job. His agent sends me emails and it is important I respond quickly. How does this all work?Īfter signing, we secured his work permit and ObieQ started to get booked right away. Finally I sent an email with a few pictures, mostly from my iPhone. It took 3 months for my husband to talk me into it. He was only 2yo and I wanted to keep this fun. At that point my girlfriend called me and said “It’s time to get him signed!” I STILL held out. One of those pictures ended up in the Wall St Journal. That was my first time seeing ObieQ on a real set, he lit up. I was hesitant, ObieQ was no “model” and I didn’t want to put any expectations on him. Their social media manager reached out to me on Instagram and asked if I would be open to bringing ObieQ to a group photoshoot. Next, was another Chicago based brand, Monica & Andy. When she featured this onesie on her website and it was a HUGE deal to me. ![]() She needed pictures of her first designs. Obie’s first modeling opportunity came when a friend of mine started her own clothing line, Kido, here in Chicago. How ObieQ got started: ObieQ first modeling gig at 4months I just want to be as transparent as possible in case you are thinking about getting your little one in the business. It is important for me to stress this is our family’s personal experience. I get questions all the time…How to get started? Is the money worth the hassle? How does the auditions affect the kid’s self esteem? I am answering all those questions here. In that year he has done print, TV, fashion shows and even a magazine cover. My son ObieQ was signed to an agency right before he turned 3yo. For the past year I have been Momager to a signed kid model. ![]()
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