Sara is a fitness model, so she has a specialty comp card. Fitness shots require a lot of repetition to get the action to look natural while keeping the body position flattering. Gina is a terrific example of thorough preparation.
She brought all the props for her photos, including the man! We discussed her three looks before the shoot, and then she went to town- computer, glasses, picnic basket and blanket, wine, husband, gardening hat and tools, and even the flowers.
Props and accessories are just as important as clothes for lifestyle photos- they tell the story! Jovis is a fireman, so it was essential to include that on his comp card. The standard size is A5 or 5. This will act as a mini portfolio of the model. If you are a freelancer, include your own details here.
Often, there are job requests coming into the agency looking for a certain kind of model. For example, caucasian female with blonde hair. The booker will compile the comp cards of all the models who fit this description and send it over to the client. The client will then choose who they want to cast or select based on the comp cards. A model should always bring their portfolio book and comp card for casting.
During casting, the client will look through the portfolio book and request for a comp card. Quality comp card printers will generally provide samples of their work if you request them. Cheaper comp card printers will save money by using a thin, lightweight card stock that is flimsy and bends and creases easily. This combined with poor color reproduction and crooked cuts can leave you with a very bad first impression. OTL Graphics Phone: ABC Pictures Phone: Bunker Los Angeles Phone: Keep a few physical cards in your bag to carry with you and also have quick access to your digital comp card.
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