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Tips on a photography portfolio? |
Hi. I just completed a digital photography course at my high school, but for the final grade I have to put together a professional portfolio. I have the requirements of what is needed for the class, but if anyone has any tips to take it to the next step (above what is expected) I would love to hear them...thanx Your first photo and the flow are very important. Your first photo should grab the viewer as soon as they open it. The best way to choose your flow is to lay them all out in a row and just switch them untill the all seem to work together. Look for the same shapes, movent ect in the photos. Pick a portfolio that in a way matches your style of photography. I'm not sure if you have a max number of photo's you can have in it but the best is no less then 12 and no more the 24. One more important thing when someone is looking at it the need to see you in it. Good Luck CAS has offered excellent advise. It need not have a theme but each image should have your "signature" or demonstrate your style. A need to be painfully honest with yourself as to the quality of your work is imperative. Never, ever show your "less than excellent" images and when in doubt, throw it out. Believe in yourself. Demonstrate the power of subtlity and the subtlity of power in your images in your "book" . Good luck and never stop shooting. To have the interest in acheiving excellence while still in high school speaks volumes about your character and your love of photography. Don't forget to thank your parents. Don't let what seems like a harsh critique get you down, my best teachers always had the most discerning eyes. Be sure to avoid similars. Often times, as a photographer, you can appreciate every photo you take and the differences between them. As for the viewer, they may take away that your stock is limited and you have "fillers". Get a focus group of family or peers and see what catches their eyes. You get one chance for a first impression so make it the best you got. More than anything, value the feedback you get from your teacher, peers, and family. It will make you better if you listen with a teachable spirit. For presentation, I assume that you'll be making prints for your class. Another good way to show off your photos might be to make a slide show to put on a dvd or a website. You can share your photos and get more specific feedback, promote yourself, etc. Here are some great photos that my photographer friend has taken of places around Northern California, Oregon, and at some motorsports events: http://www.scottgranaphotography.com... Good luck on your project! |
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