- 1). Get a professional quality headshot of your child. While children under the age of five do not need a complete professional portfolio of pictures, a baby will need a headshot photographed by a professional photographer, according to TheCuteKid.com.
- 2). Search for an agent in your area. The agent is responsible for seeking modeling opportunities for your child. While a small registration fee may be charged, most agents must be licensed and bonded and do not receive any payment until the child receives a booking. At that time, the agent may be paid a commission from the work that was booked. There are some agents who also run acting/modeling schools and who may attempt to sell classes or charge large fees associated with their programs.
- 3). Determine if your state requires a work permit for your child. Contact the labor board in your state to find out if a work permit is required. Be sure to have the permit before the first modeling job, if necessary. In some states it can take up to one month to receive a child's work permit, according to BizParentz Foundation.
- 4). Open a trust (Coogan) account, if required by your state. In some states, it is required by law that 15 percent of the child's earnings are held in a trust. Discuss the requirements for opening a trust with the individual financial institution, since they can vary slightly.
- 5). Submit your photo to online photo contests, casting calls and local and national modeling competitions. In most cases, these contests are free to enter and winners may receive a range of items from monetary prizes or funds for college. Be sure to read the fine print before submitting your baby's photo to any contest.
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