What Is a Comp Card? Model Comp Cards Explained (2026)

What Is a Comp Card?

A comp card (also called a composite or zed card) is a model's business card: a single printed card with a few of their best photos on one side and their name, agency and stats — height, measurements, hair and eye colour — on the other. It's what a model leaves behind at a casting or go-see.

What's on a comp card

Front: one strong headline image (usually a clean beauty or headshot).
Back: three to five varied shots plus your name, agency and stats — height, bust/waist/hips, shoe size, hair and eye colour.

Comp card vs digitals vs portfolio

Comp card — the printed summary you hand over and leave behind.
Digitals — plain, current, unretouched photos.
Portfolio — your full body of professional work.

For layout, print sizes and digital comp cards, see our full guide: Model Comp Card Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What information goes on a comp card?

A few of your best photos plus your name, agency, and stats — height, bust/waist/hips, shoe size, and hair and eye colour.

What's the difference between a comp card and a portfolio?

A comp card is a one-card summary you hand over and leave behind; a portfolio is your full collection of professional work shown in person or online.

Do I need a comp card as a new model?

Your agency usually produces one once you're signed. Before that, a set of clean digitals is enough to be seen at open calls.