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Composite cards go by many different names. They are to models what business cards are for the rest of us, but in some ways even more important. A comp card contains photos of a model, either color or b/w, along with the model's name, height, weight, measurements, and his/her agency's name and phone number. Other information will include clothing sizes, shoe size, or other special talents.
For b/w comp cards, it's a good idea to list your hair and eye color (and even your skin color).
An agency can usually arrange to have a model's comp cards printed, but in most cases models are expected to pay the agency or printer for their own comp cards. The setup costs for comp cards is fairly high such that comp cards are usually only cost effective for quantities of 200 or more. At the other extreme, do not buy too many comp cards; your looks will likely change in two years or less, at which time you will need to get new comp cards. Your agency can probably recommend a good starting quantity for their market.
Avoid large fancy comp cards that fold; most people punch holes in them and bind them, so folded cards are seldom seen on the inside. Stick with standard sizes (5.5 x 8.5 inches is common) and styles; it's your looks, and thus the pictures that make the difference. Another option which has become popular is to make pseudo-comp-cards using color xerographic machines. This can be a low-cost alternative, especially for temporary comp-cards until you get better photos.
Once you get your comp cards, make them available to clients and photographers that you meet at interviews and so on. Keep some handy in the back of your portfolio. Your comp cards are your easiest way to market yourself and you want people to remember what you look like so they will consider using you for all future jobs. They key to getting modeling work is getting clients to think of you when they need a model.
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