In every aspect of entertainment, if you are newcomer, there are some marketing standards that are necessary in the industry. For the fashion industry, every model wanna-be should have a comp card.

The Composite Photo Card (Comp Card or Zep Card) is a promotional flyer which helps an agency or casting director decide if you have the look for any of their upcoming projects. The comp card can be inexpensive, but that depends on how many you have printed and how much your photoshoot costs. The comp card must include the following :

  • headshot

  • bodyshot pictures (if needed)

  • body stats (height, weight, clothing size, shoe size, bust, waist, hair color, eye color)

  • your name

  • agency name and contact info (if you are not represented, put your contact info on the card)

Here’s an example of the front and back side of a comp card:

Front
Back

So for you aspiring models, make sure you are prepared and equipped with your comp card. This may make the difference when a casting director decides to hire you over that other pretty girl.

For more information on printing options, layout options, and printing companies, go to www.modelingadvice.com/CompCards .