Great American Model and Talent
Search
(Aquarian Associates)
To Whom It May Concern:
I am interested in learning anything you know about Aquarian
Associates.
We recently attended an open call and were "selected" to
attend a convention. My daughter is two years old.
The cost is approx. $400, and we would incur very little
travel costs, because the convention is not far from
where we live, and we have friends in the area with whom
we can stay.
I have been reading about the conventions on your website,
and I am now feeling that this is all a scam. As far
as I can tell there are no additional costs for photographs,
video, or classes.
I understand the chances of being picked up for a print
ad or something similar not only at this convention,
but anywhere, are very slim. So am I crazy to still attend?
Are they really that bad? Or should I just get some pictures
of my daughter and start sending them to different agencies?
Thanks for your help,
P.B.
P.,
There was an
inquiry about the Great American Model and Talent
Search earlier today.
To add to that, you should know the odds are against
you, not just because it is a convention or because there
is limited work available for most models, but also because
there is very little work for two-year-old children.
Quite frankly it is suspicious that your daughter or
anyone at two years of age was "selected" to
pay for a convention, but if they are chosen, why isn't
it at a reduced price? Why does she have to pay the same
price as an adult?
Did the Great American Model and Talent Search not
explain the low demand for child modeling and child models?
You could visit local agencies, or at least focus on
the local agencies. It is highly unlikely that an agency
is going to fly in a two-year-old child model for modeling
work. It is much more likely they will go with a child
who is near; it is more convenient for them and the parents.
If the agents are only going to be serious about local
child models, it makes no sense to go to a convention.
You can find the agencies in the phone book, hold onto
your $440, and visit them for FREE.
Therefore you would not have to send pictures anywhere.
At that age, the family portrait style picture should
be enough. Their look changes fairly quickly. You don't
need special professional pictures taken. See if you
can find any local and reputable child modeling agencies.
Thank you for your prompt response.
I called a local agency and have an appointment today
and am saving my $400.
Thanks again,
P.B.
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