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Old 08-29-2008, 09:20 AM
 
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Hi all,
My family and I are making a move from Chicago to Houston. My 10-year-old daughter has been involved in theater on and off for fun for for 2 or 3 years now and is now interested in doing some modeling. I know it is crazy to leave a place like Chicago to begin a modeling career, but I really have no interest in having her heavily involved anyway. We are not trying to make a living off her modeling, we would just like to give her a chance to try it out for a while. I thought that we would try to find an agency when we move, and work with the resources that are available in Houston.
Does anyone know the names of some reputable modeling agencies for children there? All of your help will be appreciated, but help from a parent with a child who is actively involved would be great!
Thanks
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Old 09-04-2008, 04:52 PM
 
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I was wondering the exact same thing.
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Old 09-04-2008, 07:04 PM
 
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My niece was about 12 when she decided she *was born* to model. I recall she was represented by Page Parkes and later Neal Hamil. She got quite a lot of work here in Houston and at 17 took off to Belgium and spent about 6 years on the Europe/Asia circuit.

If she's really determined, here's a couple of links you might want to check out:

Page Parkes Talent Agency

Neal Hamil Modeling Agency
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Old 09-04-2008, 07:55 PM
 
Location: Charleston Sc and Western NC
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Page Parkes. I got bookings for years through her.
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Old 09-05-2008, 08:32 AM
 
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Thank you SO MUCH, I was starting to think no one could help me with this.
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Old 11-25-2008, 02:30 PM
 
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So can you tell me about your experience with Page Parkes? My daughter was just scouted by them but they said we needed to go to a modeling camp that costs 1600 dollars because she was'nt client ready . Is that normal ?
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Old 11-25-2008, 02:43 PM
 
Location: Charleston Sc and Western NC
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hmmm. Well keep in mind this was over 17+/- years ago for me. I paid for the first round of headshots, they paid for them after I started booking if I needed new ones for my book. I never paid for a "camp," but maybe they didn't have that. They did however have walking instruction, but it was free.
Does she have poor posture or have poor interaction skills with adults? Just asking. That's what's usually said when those things apply.
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Old 11-25-2008, 03:26 PM
 
Location: San Antonio-Westover Hills
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So can you tell me about your experience with Page Parkes? My daughter was just scouted by them but they said we needed to go to a modeling camp that costs 1600 dollars because she was'nt client ready . Is that normal ?

Yes--that's normal--for most modeling agencies that have "schools" attached to them.

Rip-off Report: Page Parks Corporation Scam: Modeling Agencies with Associated Schools; They'll tell you anything to get you in! Houston Texas

Is Page Parkes Center of Modeling and acting a scam? - Yahoo! Answers

However, they are a member in good standing, apparently, of the BBB:

Greater Houston and South Texas: Check Out a Business or Charity

Good luck whatever you decide.
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Old 11-25-2008, 03:27 PM
 
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My son filmed filmed a commercial and went on other auditions, but we never had to pay any fees or attend costly academies. I contacted the agency that we used in Atlanta, and her suggestion was to find an Agent is Dallas and drive if we truly wanted to pursue a modeling/talent career for my son.

Page Parkes and Neal Hamil remind me of Barbizon.

Modeling Scams, Rip Offs and Bad Business

If You've Got The Look, Look Out! Avoiding Modeling Scams

Scams, Fakes and Warnings
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Old 12-05-2008, 09:35 AM
 
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Does anyone have any advice on Page Parkes or how to get into modeling without having to spend a lot of money . My daughter has been to Pro Scout and now Page Parkes wants her to go to their Modeling/Acting camp .. HELP !!!
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