How do I get my child into the business?
First of all, make sure your child has a desire to do it. It takes a strong commitment from the child and the parents to be successful. Use my online registration form. Also include any school or community plays your child may have performed in.

How do I know if my child has the right look?
There really isn't a right look for this business. Obviously, if you are considering a modelling career, an attractive child is an asset. The catalogues are looking for a child with specific sizing, usually 18 months, size 3, size 6, size 12. For larger print campaigns or television work, the demand for all kinds of different looks is endless.

How much should my child expect to make?
There is no guarantee how much money a child will make. Your expectations in this business should be that your child will gain self confidence and have a great time. The catalogues pay $50 per hour and for larger print jobs the rate goes as high as $100 per hour, plus a usage fee if the image is used for a billboard or poster. For television commercials, the majority are billed through the ACTRA union. Depending on whether or not it is a regional, Canadian National or US National commercial, the rates can be anywhere from $1000-$20,000 depending on how long the commercial airs for. Non union commercials usually pay between $500-$2000.

How much money should I plan to invest in my child's Career?
Children at Minor Details are not required to do an expensive photo shoot. If accepted into the agency, I will take a digital photograph of your child @ no cost to you. However, you may submit your own photograph, providing it is a decent picture. At Minor Details, an annual registration fee of $100.00 is charged. Children under 3yrs old are $50.00. The 2nd year is $50 and $25 for children under 3yrs. This covers our website, couriers, resumes, vouchers & long distance charges. You must invest in a map of Toronto as well.

How can I improve my child's chances of getting a booking?
You must keep your child's stats updated. If you place your mouse over your child's image, it will show you when he or she was last updated. Any one who hasn't been updated within 3 months, will NOT receive any bookings or auditions.

How do I apply to the "Special Needs" Division?
You can fill out an application from the website. Please attach a photo and then under notes, write what your child's disability is. There are no registration fees for the Special Needs Division.

How do I apply to the special request division?
Most of the children on the special request page, I have met through the national conventions that I attend annually. To be accepted, you must be willing to come to Toronto, during the summer months for a minimum of 2 weeks and stay @ your expense.

How does my child get a paid booking?
There are 3 different ways to get a catalogue booking. The stylist chooses who they want to book and they call the agency to make arrangements, or the stylist will the agency and ask an agent who we recommend, or perhaps your child was there before and the client liked them, so they specifically asked for him/her to shoot again. You are told when and where to go and what to take. The agency bills the client after the shoot, then when the agency gets paid, a cheque is mailed to you, less 20% commission. As far as television commercials go, Minor Details subscribes to a service called a " breakdown service". Everyday we receive breakdowns describing in detail what jobs are being auditioned. If the agency feels that your child has the right look for a particular job your child will be submitted. The casting director calls the agency with a list of talent that they wish to see. Your child will be expected to audition before the job. Again, prior to the audition, I will tell you and your child exactly where to go, what to say and what to expect. Usually, they have call backs where they have narrowed the selection down to a small number of kids.

Photo shoot: I photograph each child with a digital camera. The majority of the pictures shown on the web site were photographed this way.
Courier Costs: Everyday, last minute jobs come in where I am expected to courier comp cards to a client.
Vouchers: This is a 2 part billing system that is required when going on photoshoots. Most of my catalogue clients have a stack of vouchers @ their disposal. After each booking, you are required to mail, fax or email me a copy.
Booking: A paid job.
Directions (Going Westbound) : Exit the Gardiner Expressway West to South Kingsway. Take Queensway West, pass Parklawn Ave. Turn Left on Grand Ave. Right on Manitoba St. Right on Oxford St.
Directions (Going Eastbound) : Take the Gardiner east, Follow Parklawn Exit. Before you reach Parklawn, take the North Legion Exit. Cross over Grand Ave onto Manitoba and make an immediate right on Oxford St.
Photograph Required : You must include a recent photograph with your registration. If you do not have a suitable photo at the time of submission, please provide one within 7 days. Applicants will not be considered until a suitable photo has been received.