| What are comp cards?In a nutshell, comp cards | | | | contacted by always leaving your composite card |
| (short for composite cards) are a form of | | | | with all contacts. There is a certain safety in |
| advertisement and promotion for fashion, glamour | | | | numbers, the comp cards are not that expensive, |
| and other types of models. They come in many | | | | so don't be stingy with them.Composite card |
| different shapes, layout styles and sizes giving | | | | layout and designBelow is an outline for basic |
| models the benefit of being creative when | | | | comp card design to give you an idea of what |
| choosing how their promotional piece will | | | | your card will include. You can see examples of |
| look.Benefits of comp cardsYou'll find that there | | | | composites at . Notice how professional these |
| are many advantages of having composite cards | | | | look as compared to just sending a |
| made to promote yourself as a model. Here are | | | | photograph.The layout is pretty simple for a |
| just a few ...ProfessionalismThere is an old saying | | | | two-sided cardFront - The front will generally |
| in the modeling industry; If you want to be | | | | include a photo covering the front of the card (I |
| treated as a professional model, look like a | | | | suggest a good, strong headshot here) along with |
| professional model. This stands true for the | | | | your name in bold letters.Back - On the back |
| images you show also.When you present your | | | | there is room for about four to six images |
| composite cards with beautiful, well-chosen photos | | | | showing different looks (indoor and outdoor) in a |
| to an agency representative or a potential client, | | | | variety of outfits with at least one good full-body |
| he or she knows that you are serious about your | | | | shot (swim wear or tight-fitting clothing). |
| career and will treat you as such.By no means | | | | Also, on the back of the composite will be |
| does this insure that you will get a job with that | | | | statistical information such as ... |
| client or agent but it sure puts you way ahead of | | | | Contact information (Who to contact, phone, |
| many of the other models who are in competition | | | | email, web address, etc.)- Height |
| with you.You will not get a second chance to | | | | - Weight |
| make a first impression!!!Don't be so anxious to | | | | - Bust size / Cup size |
| start your modeling career that you skip a step | | | | - Waist size |
| which could open (or close) a door for you. Your | | | | - Hip size |
| composite cards are that important. Be a | | | | - Dress size |
| professional and hand them a comp card instead | | | | - Shoe size |
| of a snapshot.Most people don't throw away | | | | - Hair color |
| picturesBy now you may be thinking; "What if I | | | | - Hair length (short, shoulder length, long) |
| just have normal business cards made to leave | | | | - Eye color |
| with agents and clients?". | | | | - Type(s) of modeling jobs preferred (i.e. |
| Yes, you could have business cards made for | | | | commercial, fashion shows, runway, glamour, |
| less trouble and expense and I encourage you to | | | | artistic, promotional, etc.)How and where to get |
| do just that. Business cards are another way of | | | | composite cardsIt's really a simple process to |
| presenting yourself as a professional model.But, | | | | have your comp cards designed and |
| agents and clients sometimes throw out business | | | | printed.IMPORTANT: The first step is to have |
| cards or they put them in their pockets and lose | | | | photos made by a professional model |
| them.Most people hesitate to throw away | | | | photographer who can give you usage and reprint |
| pictures which is what your comp cards look like. | | | | rights. I can't stress enough the importance of |
| They are more likely to file your composites | | | | starting with great pictures. If you send in a |
| along with the other professional models in their | | | | snapshot that your cousin Irma took, you're going |
| files for future reference so you have at least a | | | | to get a snapshot on a comp card -- A |
| small chance that they will see your photo again. | | | | disaster!!With that said, there is no need to feel |
| Which, by the way, leads to ...What do you look | | | | overwhelmed with the details of getting your |
| like?One more thought about business cards. | | | | comp card ready. There are many companies |
| Unless there is a photo on the card you leave the | | | | online such as who have design styles and |
| client still won't remember your look when she is | | | | templates online which will help you every step of |
| ready to choose models to represent. Now it | | | | the way.Remember too that there are many |
| becomes your business card against the other | | | | different versions of comp cards so it's all up to |
| 100 composite cards she has on file. Who will win | | | | you how your finished composite card will look. |
| out? You guessed it!!In addition to your headshot | | | | Now you can start your modeling career off |
| on the front of the card, the agent can also see | | | | right by having professional composite cards you'll |
| 4-5 pictures on the back along with your | | | | be proud to show. Just do it!!Bob Pardue is a |
| all-important stats. This is your contact information | | | | professional stock and female photographer |
| and other important aspects of what you have to | | | | located in the Southeastern USA. Get a |
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