The Playpen

If I’ve done anything right at all, you probably already know that my wife, Aline, and I run an online baby boutique called RedSparks. We have been open for just a tad over a year and, considering what happened to our economy last year, we are enjoying a decent amount of success (babies are clearly a recession-proof profit center!)

One of the “improvements” we made to our site last year was switching from the use of stock photography to actual child models that we photographed in RedSparks clothing. The most successful example of this, and the image set that piqued the most interest, was the daughter of none other than Mr. Lady who, for geographic reasons, shot the photos of her daughter in an outfit we provided herself, rather than us doing a formal photo shoot. They turned out absolutely stunning, and we would like to continue this trend.

That being said, we would like to invite anyone who has a daughter or a son, size preemie through 4T, to participate in the site. The details are very simple:

1. Send either of us an email with a picture of your child or children.
2. Sign a basic model release.
3. Take a few photos of your child in RedSparks clothing, which we provide to you (you get to keep the clothes in exchange for the use of your child’s image)
4. Send the images back to us.
5. Sit back and dream of your child walking the red carpet and rubbing elbows with Brad and Angelina.

Of course, we understand that this type of thing is not for everyone. We take every necessary step to protect the child’s identity and anonymity, but completely respect that many parents do not wish for their children to be pasted all over the web. We have found that, by having the parents shoot photos of their own child, it not only makes things easier on us, but ensures that the parents feel comfortable and in control of how the child is represented. It’s a win win.

For anyone interested in sending their kid down the road to stardom, please drop us a comment or email us at matt@redsparks.com or aline@redsparks.com.

And just in case you’re interested in knowing, Mr Lady’s daughter was contacted a day after her pictures went live by Cameron Crowe, and she will be starring as the adorable daughter of Tom Cruise and Renee Zellweger in the upcoming Jerry Maguire II, with plans for a sitcom pilot on FOX and a book deal after that. Mr Lady has bought a second home in the Hamptons and spends most of her days lounging in front of the TV watching ChiPs reruns, sipping Chardonnay and eating Hershey’s Treasures.**

Thanks for your consideration and assistance!

-Matt

**Total lie. She did, however, end up with a really cute hat and top!

1. BusyDad Says:
   January 8th, 2009 at 9:14 pm

   Damn my kid is too old. Maybe I’ll go make another.

   BusyDads last blog post..Urrrgh…

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2. Miss Says:
   January 8th, 2009 at 9:25 pm

   Would you be interested in a picture of me with my frog blanket??

   Misss last blog post..Flash Backs

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3. Jessie Says:
   January 8th, 2009 at 9:28 pm

   Dang. Little Boy is just a little too big. Bummer.

   Jessies last blog post..And the wind up…

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4. Mr Lady Says:
   January 8th, 2009 at 9:38 pm

   Miss, I would be VERY interested in that picture.

   Matt, FINE. REPLACE HER. Whatever.

   *wink*

   Mr Ladys last blog post..On Red, The Seeing Thereof, Etc.

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5. Melanie @ Mel, A Dramatic Mommy Says:
   January 8th, 2009 at 9:43 pm

   Grr, my son is too big. Mr. Lady’s kid is too adorable for words. Good luck with the search!

   Melanie @ Mel, A Dramatic Mommys last blog post..Wordless Wednesday: A Drama Family Christmas

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6. Rachel Says:
   January 8th, 2009 at 9:46 pm

   Well, the Princess is waaay to big, but the Monkey is a 2T and he’s stinkin’ adorable hee hee.
   I’ll send pics.

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7. Kori Says:
   January 8th, 2009 at 9:52 pm

   My O. is THE most gorgeous kid ever. Do I only send one pic?

   Koris last blog post..In Which I Confess my Fears

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8. Kori Says:
   January 8th, 2009 at 9:56 pm

   Too late; I just sent three. Want more? I got more. I think owen is just as pretty as Mr. Lady’s little gal, if not more so. : )

   Koris last blog post..In Which I Confess my Fears

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9. moosh in indy. Says:
   January 8th, 2009 at 10:07 pm

   My kid is so in. Be on the edge of your seat for my email. Seriously, edge.

   moosh in indy.s last blog post..Maybe if I sing Manilow classics through my nose it will happen…

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10. Tyler @ Building Camelot Says:
    January 9th, 2009 at 5:15 pm

    What if we have two kids? I’d love to help out

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11. VegasDad Says:
    January 9th, 2009 at 9:40 pm

    Very cool. Our Z-Dub has already been featured in some local print ads. We may want to do this and include our second son (8 weeks old).

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