Acting representation, either by a manager or talent agency, is usually always for children age five and over.

You can absolutely send pictures into agencies for consideration that are not professional, but you will have an edge if you send in an 8X10 headshot.  THESE DO NOT HAVE TO BE PROFESSIONAL!!!

You can take the picture on your own, and as long as it’s close-up, in focus and shows personality along with what the child looks like, you can make an 8X10 on your own with an inexpensive company like this one:

ADVANCED PHOTO LAB

I used them myself – the results are at the top of this post!!  That’s my daughter, who just got representation.

They are quick, inexpensive and the paper is good quality.