Scarlett for Kate Spade

It wasn't until watching Scarlett at this Kate Spade shoot that I realized how much she really seems like a professional model.  She has came such a long way from her first shoot, it is really amazing.  I was talking to a friend about it and she thought it was funny how they call the kids and babies models.  At first I might have thought the same thing, but not anymore.  Some of these kids do everything just like an adult model and at the shoots they really treat them like the model.  It really is  a job for them and I feel like I'm supporting them and kind of an afterthought.

The catalog came out a couple days ago and we were thrilled that Scarlett was on the cover.  There is a link to the catalog here.  But we went to the actual store to hunt down a couple hard copies to keep.  Sometimes the agencies give out a copy for the models and sometimes they don't, it just depends on what they are given.  We never get to keep any of the clothing, which is a bummer.

It is so funny to see which pictures they liked and put online or in print.  Like this next one of Scarlett, why did they choose her grumpiest face?  I know it happens, but she has not been to a shoot yet where they ask her to smile.

Now I want to share the background and set up of the photo shoot.  Above you can see the two pictures they took from this set up.

The clients are usually very particular and want everything exactly the way they have in mind.  

Lots of people are there to watch and make you feel weird.  One person is dedicated to helping the kids get dressed and have snacks.  Then there is the hair person, the photographer, and others that I really don't know what they do.

There is usually some sort of plan up on the wall with the clothing and kids pictures.

And there is usually lots and lots of waiting and downtime.  Like we could be there an hour or two and do nothing.  There are usually more then one child taking pictures and they rotate individuals and groups to get the shots they want.  They are in no rush at all.  I did go to two shoots where we were busy pretty much the whole time, but generally we are all very bored the whole time.

I took a video of the last shoot Scarlett did.

And here is Scarlett at the Kate Spade store, holding the catalog, standing in front of the mannequin that is wearing the dress she is wearing on the cover.  The employee's were very excited that she was there.  They took pictures and seemed more excited about it than Scarlett.  I was probably more excited than she was as well.  Calista really wanted out of the stroller and to be done for the day.  She is not a fan of hour long train rides.