What are the promotional tools I need to get into modeling?
Although it is now possible to have your digital-portfolios viewed on-line by agencies all over the world, you must never forget the old fashion methods of promoting. First, anyone who wants to do any type of modeling should have both a composite and a portfolio. A composite is a printed piece with several photos of the model. The model needs to indicate through the composite that they are truly photogenic, comfortable in front of the camera, and that they are versatile enough to model in different marketing categories. For example, sports wear, swim suit, lifestyle, catalog, specialty parts (hands or hair), high fashion. An example of what a good comp card looks like can be seen on a site of a company in Miami called Studio 1611: www.studio1611.com. The composite card is generally used to get auditions. Once at the audition, the model will be required to show a portfolio. This is a book with about twenty-four 9″x12″ photo and tears from magazines of the model, again indicating further
