What is model comp photography?
“Comp” is an abbreviation for the word composite. Composite means made up of separate parts or elements. Model comp photography is a photography session with a model or prospective model for the purpose of achieving a diverse, impressive and complete composite portfolio. It is important to contract a photographer who is skilled at working with inexperienced as well as experienced models. Several photographs are done with a variety of poses, settings, styles, effects and stages of dress to enhance the talents of the subject. The most representative and desirable images, usually 5 or 6, are then complied in an effective layout for the purpose of advertisement and promotion. This comp card also contains essential model information such as: height, weight, body measurements, eye color, hair color, dress size, name, and contact information.
A modeling comp is short for modeling composite, which is essentially a one-sheet portfolio that highlights your best poses and your information, much like a ZED card, only larger with more photos.
Modeling composites range in price from $40 to $200, but can be more expensive for professional edits and other adjustments. You might be able to print your own as a beginner, but it will never have the same professional look that you would get from the experts.
You’ll want to keep your modeling composite updated with different poses, specs, and agency contact information to ensure that when you are presenting yourself, you are able to provide images that showcase your most recent looks. You’ll find it to be much more effective at landing a modeling gig with a modeling composite, since it provides a quick snapshot of your looks that will most sell your marketable features.
