The child's personality is another important factor that influences their performance. Pay attention to how they interact when introduced to a stranger. The child should be open, with a gregarious personality, who is not shy, and not afraid of the camera. Their mom will not be on the set with them, so they need to be comfortable taking direction from total strangers. If they're not able to do that, don't pursue it.
Parents are most susceptible to scams involving photos of their child.
Agents advise that because children's looks change so rapidly, a professional head shot might be outdated within a matter of weeks. Instead, they say that a recent snapshot will do. I'd rather see something that shows what they look like right now. For print work, an agent may take a 15 percent commission. If any agent has a talent sign a contract for a larger percentage, or the space for the commission is left blank, the prospective talent is advised to walk away as quickly as possible.