Hi guys... want to start building up my portfolio now... any idea how to start??? i've got some pics to add to my portfolio... wanna ask if it is better to print 4R or 8R for portfolio?? and... where to store the photos after that?? in an album?? coffee table book?? can someone enlighten me?? lolx... thanx in advance...
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Alright...first...pick a theme (Yes...a theme) for your portfolio. And of course base on a common field (portraits, lanscapes whatever). Then you choose your photos.
Most people print their portfolio in 8R. I choose to put them online. hehehe
As what medium to choose. It's totally up to you as you are the one gonna present it. Which ever way that you feel comfortable with will be fine. Probably an album will do a good job.
Most people print their portfolio in 8R. I choose to put them online. hehehe
As what medium to choose. It's totally up to you as you are the one gonna present it. Which ever way that you feel comfortable with will be fine. Probably an album will do a good job.
is there any place that sells nice albums??
IcCcYBoi said:
Don't put too many repetitive photos and sometimes less is best. It will only take one bad photo to ruin a good series. At least in my opinion, people tends to remember the odd one out. :sweat:
IcCcYBoi said:
What do you want to use your portfolio for? that is one question you need to ask yourself.
If you want it to win a job, your portfolio will be different from portfolio that you just want to put on coffee table.
Once you work out why? then you need to work out the theme...
What do you shoot the most... what kind of photography that you really like and really good at it... Just show your best and don't repeat the pictures unless there is a reason for it.
If I were you... I will go as big as I can in terms of the size, bigger pictures have more impact.
Just my opinion.
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Agetan said:
hi... thanx for your advice... i will need the portfolio to win jobs... currently still building up my portfolio... mmm... i take mostly landscape shots and i've printed out some 8R photos... but i also occasionally take some event shots and macro shots... so... how do i name my themes or how to sort my pics???
4R or 8R? U can make both.
Carry the 4R small album anywhere u go, in case someone just pump in and ask to see quickly.
Then have a 8R nice presentable album when u are heading for a interview or job discussion.
Dont put too many photos in your album, I think max 20 is good enough, some interviewers may get tired after seeing the first 10 photos.
Carry the 4R small album anywhere u go, in case someone just pump in and ask to see quickly.
Then have a 8R nice presentable album when u are heading for a interview or job discussion.
Dont put too many photos in your album, I think max 20 is good enough, some interviewers may get tired after seeing the first 10 photos.
U need to know what is yr target client, then u tailor made yr theme to his/her needs. Eg there is no point showing a "insect" photo to a client who wants to see "portrait".IcCcYBoi said:
Say, if u are the client, u want to get a photographer to shoot yr wedding, then this photographer come and show u his best "insect" photos, and his best "firework" photos, would u hire him for the job?IcCcYBoi said:
I always think seperate is better, just like the radio stations nowadays...
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