New Dania Denise Comp Card Designs

The front of my modeling business card.

I can't tell you how invaluable it has been for me to know how to do graphic design. Using my Photoshop savvy, I've been able to design and print my own business cards and modeling comp cards, which has not only been convenient but definitely much more cost effective.

Since I've recently updated my portfolio with one test shoot so far, I've found a new headshot and other images that I wanted to revamp my comp cards with.

Since I freelance in addition to having an agent, I created two comp cards: one for commercial/print and lifestyle projects an another for more fashion oriented work.

Here they are (the black rectangle on both are covering up my phone number...can't just put that info out on the Internet for everyone to see!):

My commercial/print comp card.

My fashion comp card. I'm not doing new shoots for this category so I just used existing fashion/editorial images I'd already had in my portfolio.

As I continue doing test shoots to update my images for both types of modeling, I can easily swap the images on my comp cards so it will continue to stay up to date. I don't typically need to print my comp cards but I have already ordered my new business cards. So far I've had to email my comp cards or a link to it for castings, so it's been helpful to have it readily available as a hi res file on my laptop.

Anyone interested in having me design their comp cards or business cards, feel free to shoot me an email at: daniadenise@gmail.com. I offer affordable, flat rates, as well as links to recommended sites where you can get your business cards and comp cards printed at good prices with great quality.

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