Too many so called talent agents are really trade schools charging for lessons and photo shoots instead of making money through agent fees from actually getting you work.

A real agent who believes in you might not charge you anything.

Check out the other 'talent' at this so called agent, or do they look like exceptional examples, or just anyone who walks in the door.

At any rate $1000 is wayyy too much this stage of your career.

It is a common way to get a lot of money from people especially parents who know they have a cute kid. What percentage of the people auditioning were offered this deal?

SCAM! Don't do it. You can make your own portfolio for much less.

sounds like a scam, that's too high

sounds like just a scam

you pay for it - all modeling agencies do that and you might NEVER hear from them again