• Try to avoid very bright light as babies' eyes are extremely sensitive - this way you have a better chance of good wide-eyed shots.
• Have a photo session when your baby is fresh from a nap. You'll likely get big smiles.
• Show us your baby's face! Sure, snaps of your tot with pureed peas all over her face are adorable, but she can't make the cut if we can't see what she looks like.
• Try to get something in his expression that really feels like your child and telegraphs his inner spirit.

Q: What characteristics do you look for in a child model?

A: "I look for big, beautiful eyes, a nicely shaped head, and a great personality. We look for and wish we could find every ethnicity."- Miriam Hsia, Casting Director

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