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