When the Cat was around 18 months, I took him to one of those mall picture studios. He was a real ham, and we got some fabulous portraits. One in particular reminded me of what I'd expect to see as an advertisement for preppy kids' clothes.
Ironically enough, a major retailer held a contest to find kid models. I couldn't submit the Cat's professional photo because it was against the contest rules, but I sent a snapshot that I felt best captured the Cat's personality.
He wasn't selected, but I remember being so excited to enter, because after all, we mothers think our kids are just the most precious, adorable, and photogenic little beings on the planet.
If you agree with me, then I've got a contest for you! CompanyKids is having a model search. It is easy to enter: just send in your best photograph of your kid. Sure, it may be hard to pick out the best, what with all you Flickr-files who have tons of material, but I am sure you can rise to the challenge.
The winner may be featured in the print and online Spring 2009 CompanyKids Catalog. Now that is cool! Hey, I used to tear out photographs of models who looked sorta like me and claim I was a real model; your kid really could be one.
Two Grand Prize Winners will receive a trip to New York for the photo shoot, as well as a $500 Company Kids gift card. 10 First Prize Winners will receive a $100 Company Kids gift card. The child(ren) in photos submitted must be at least 3 years of age but must not have had his or her 7th birthday as of July 30, 2008. For official rules and to enter please visit the CompanyKids Model Contest page.
The Cat is too old for the contest, but Spliggle isn't, and he's got quite a personality, so I may have to enter him in the contest. But the competition would be even better if you all entered too.
I'm still envious of a former classmate who got to be in a print-ad for Esprit, and of another friend who was randomly picked off the streets of New York to be in a billboard for milk. Let your kid be that kid who gets a touch of fame.
Enter the contest, and then maybe I can get your kid's autograph when the catalog comes out next year.
