Portfolio & Materials

    What Is a Modeling Portfolio?

    A modeling portfolio — also called a 'book' — is the curated collection of a model's best professional photos that agencies and clients review to judge range, versatility and experience. It combines tear sheets, editorials and strong test shots, and is shown in person or as a digital link.

    What a portfolio includes

    • A range of looks: beauty/headshot, full-length, editorial, commercial — showing versatility, not one pose repeated.
    • Your best work only: tear sheets and campaigns lead; weak images hurt more than a short book helps.
    • Both formats: a physical book for meetings and a digital portfolio (or agency profile) for online submissions.

    Portfolio vs comp card vs digitals

    • Portfolio — your full curated body of work.
    • Comp card — a one-card printed summary you leave behind.
    • Digitals — plain, current, unretouched reference photos.

    Building yours? See our model portfolio tips.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is a modeling book?

    A modeling book is another name for a portfolio — the curated set of a model's best professional photos that agencies and clients review to judge range and experience.

    How many photos should a modeling portfolio have?

    Quality over quantity: a tight book of around 8–15 strong, varied images beats a long one padded with weak shots. Lead with published work and your best looks.

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

    A portfolio is your full collection of work shown in person or online; a comp card is a single printed card summarising your best shots and stats that you hand over and leave behind.

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