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The Portfolio Tips n' Tricks Thread.
Nic Coury, Photographer
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Monterey | CA | | Posted: 7:21 PM on 03.07.11 |
->> So we all saw the "No Crap" (http://www.sportsshooter.com/news/2480) newsletter story in the current issue and it came at the perfect time for me as I'm doing a major, (and much-needed) overhaul on my portfolio and I also came across this great thread from A Photo Editor:
http://www.aphotoeditor.com/2011/02/25/real-secrets-behind-building-a-stron.../
I also got some great, sound advice from some fellow photog friends, right when I needed it most, so I figured I would start a thread we can all add onto with tips and tricks for building our portfolios.
A few I'll start with:
- Post DIFFERENT images. Editors have seen it all, so show them something they haven't.
- Make it personal. As a friend commented on mine, "Do you see yourself in this portfolio?
- Get other photogs opinions on your "best" work.
Hope someone else gets something out of this, like I did. |
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Patrick Smith, Photographer
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Baltimore | MD | USA | Posted: 10:04 PM on 03.07.11 |
->> I learned a lot from editor extraordinaire Mike Davis (http://www.michaelddavis.com/) about making a memorable flow in images and pairing photos, even if it means sacrificing favorite frames; among other heaps of great information.
I really suggest his services. This guy knows what he is talking about and can really help you shape your current and future work.
Nonetheless, I think it comes down to showing what you believe truly shows your eye and talent. |
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Jeroen de Jong, Photographer
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Waalwijk | _ | Netherlands | Posted: 9:43 AM on 03.08.11 |
->> You often read; "put your absolute BEST images in it"
I'm curious if that's wise. My idea is, Put your best images in that you can deliver.
I don't think it's wise to put in an awesome image that was a bit of a lucky shot.
I shoot a lot of soccer, but if you do it for the first time and out of 500 pics you have one or two good ones; don't put them in your portfolio.
When you can repeat your quality and you are consistent each game, than you have a certain level and I think it's wise to put them in your portfolio in that stage. No client want's to be blown away by beautiful pictures and find out that you can't repeat that level when he wants you to. |
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Jack Howard, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Central Jersey | NJ | USA | Posted: 9:56 AM on 03.08.11 |
| ->> Get rid of that photo that is "very personal and meaningful" to you unless it is AS STRONG, IF NOT STRONGER than the balance of your book. If it needs a personal story to be told to justify its place in your book, it shouldn't be there. |
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Michael McNamara, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Phoenix | AZ | USA | Posted: 1:33 PM on 03.08.11 |
->> Jeroen said "Put your best images in that you can deliver."
That's so true. The last thing you want an editor to say is "I'd love to hire the photographer who shot your portfolio." |
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