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Composite Cards - The Starter Kit for Photography Models

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



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