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Ozzy’s Rachel Riley Child Modelling Photoshoot

Kids Talent Agency model Ozzy was selected for a Rachel Riley childrenswear photo shoot in Brighton. After impressing the production team, he was invited back for a second shoot in Watford the following week. This case study shares photographs from the project and feedback from his mum.

Project at a glance

Brand

Rachel Riley

Model

Ozzy

Locations

Brighton and Watford

Project

Children’s fashion photography

Photos from Ozzy’s shoot

These images show Ozzy modelling pieces from the Rachel Riley childrenswear collection. Select any photograph to view a larger version.

What happened during the project

Ozzy was initially chosen for a professional fashion shoot in Brighton. He settled into the session, followed direction well and was comfortable in front of the camera. The team was pleased with his work and invited him to return for another shoot in Watford the following week.

Being recalled so quickly gave Ozzy another opportunity to work with a professional production team and gain experience with different outfits and poses. For his family, it also demonstrated how good preparation, patience and a positive attitude can help a young model make the most of time on set.

Children are selected for each campaign according to its particular brief. A strong performance on one project does not guarantee future work, but positive feedback and reliable behaviour can help a child build useful experience and a professional portfolio.

Review from Ozzy’s mum

How children are selected for fashion shoots

For a typical childrenswear campaign, a casting team sends agencies a brief describing the ages, clothing sizes and characteristics required. An agency then submits suitable children for consideration. The client may shortlist several applicants before choosing the models who best fit the creative direction of the campaign.

Competition can be considerable because many children may be considered for a small number of places. Selection is not simply a judgement of talent or appearance: clothing size, location, availability and the needs of that individual campaign can all affect the decision.

Photographs used for submissions should be current, clear and natural. Our children’s photo guidelines explain how parents can prepare suitable images without expensive styling or heavy editing.

What parents should know

Parents play an important part in every child modelling assignment. They need to respond promptly, keep measurements and photographs up to date, manage travel and schedules, and help their child arrive rested and prepared. Most importantly, the experience should remain safe, enjoyable and appropriate for the child.

It is also important to keep expectations realistic. Auditions and submissions do not guarantee paid work, and rejection is a normal part of casting. Parents can find more practical information in our guide for parents.

More completed work

Explore more completed child modelling and casting projects to see the range of photography, television and advertising work undertaken by children represented by Kids Talent Agency.