Selections for portfolio - DPChallenge Forums

01/24/2007 06:45:38 AM · #1

In a couple of weeks I have to gt my portfolio ready for my study. This has to show my "best" photo's I've made during my study, but also a portfolio to show potential clients.

I want to limit myself to 10 photo's.

These are the ones I've selected.

Any ideas? Should I go with these? Which one do you think I should add or delete?

EVERY input is VERY welcome!

01/24/2007 07:32:09 AM · #2

I should've known... everyone is still sleeping ;)

lowonenergy

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

01/24/2007 07:42:23 AM · #3

I think you should go with these, they all have something special and very unique + they show what you are capable off, like Lighting, Emotive, Manipulation etc!

So, but this is only my view too it - I suggest you should go with these eventhough your whole portfolio is stunning ;-)

Groetjes

Message edited by author 2007-01-24 07:42:48.

Melethia

Canon EOS-80D

01/24/2007 07:44:32 AM · #4

I agree with Low, but think you should add Goggles.

01/24/2007 07:45:42 AM · #5

thanks guys!

Originally posted by Melethia:

I agree with Low, but think you should add Goggles.

goggles selfportrait, or goggles with my niece?

Melethia

Canon EOS-80D

01/24/2007 07:55:54 AM · #6

Self-portrait - I love that shot!

01/24/2007 07:57:27 AM · #7

Originally posted by Melethia:

Self-portrait - I love that shot!

hmm yeah I like it too, but there are allready 2 selfportraits in this selection.. hmm.. maybe delete the womb.. although I love that shot too.

aargh!

dwterry

Canon EOS-1D Mark III

01/24/2007 08:11:22 AM · #8

I like 'em all. But... one image doesn't fit with the rest. All of the images are very creative, very "artsy" except for the one of the infant. That one, IMO, is very good "photo journalism", but not so good at being creative or artsy.

So... if the goal is to show your range of talent, then I think you need a more diverse collection (right now you basically have two types of images). If your goal is to show how creative you are, then replace the image of the infant. (putting on my flack jacket before everyone beats up on me for suggesting that the infant not be included)

01/24/2007 08:18:45 AM · #9

hmm ok, thanks for your input. I've never wanted to do photo-journalism, the only two things that really get me is portrait & product.

So, I think I'm gonna replace the image with another one, and I think I'll skip the beach too.

maybe this one to start with

ErinM

01/24/2007 08:23:28 AM · #10

I see David's point regarding the infant picture. Including it does serve to showcase your range as a photographer, but you could also accomplish that by including this shot instead, which has more of an "artsy" feel to it:

01/24/2007 08:29:21 AM · #11

Originally posted by ErinM:

you mean including the infant photo and this one?

Melethia

Canon EOS-80D

01/24/2007 08:35:14 AM · #12

Originally posted by biteme:

Originally posted by Melethia:
Self-portrait - I love that shot!

hmm yeah I like it too, but there are allready 2 selfportraits in this selection.. hmm.. maybe delete the womb.. although I love that shot too.

aargh!

You look different enough in all of them that I don't think it's a big deal to have three self portraits. After all, it shows your ability to shoot people and models - always good for portraits and product work!

ErinM

01/24/2007 08:36:27 AM · #13

No, I meant using this one instead of the infant shot if you wanted to include a portrait of a child to show that end of your range. Both are emotive, but "small" just has an artsier feel to it.

01/24/2007 08:47:33 AM · #14

ok!

thanks for the input so far. I'm gonna make a decision on friday... any new input is still welcome!

Message edited by author 2007-01-24 08:59:16.

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

01/24/2007 10:04:14 AM · #15

bump

idnic

Canon EOS-60D

01/24/2007 10:09:46 AM · #16

I like the choices and variety, Hann... but I would replace the strawberry with this:

Have always loved that series, but I think this one is the most dynamic of the group.

01/24/2007 11:48:32 AM · #17

thanks for you input Cin!

I liked the series too, but feel like something's missing there.. not sure why. But I will certainly concider it!

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

01/24/2007 03:38:38 PM · #18

bump

_eug

Nikon D50

01/24/2007 03:58:11 PM · #19

Originally posted by biteme:

bump

Hey quit pushin' me. Ok, ok... I agree that LeKiwi is a good one. Contradicting Cindi, I think it's the best in that series. I love the Fish too.

I also I like these two:

magenmarie

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

01/24/2007 04:41:43 PM · #20

This is definintely one of my faves of yours:

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

01/24/2007 04:45:18 PM · #21

thanks for the input again guys :D

haha eug, the one with the flower in my mouth is so bad when you look at the lighting ;) gemini is indeed a pic I can consider, but now really a top one of mine. and sorry for pushing, my timing this morning wasn't really good.

sher

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

01/24/2007 04:48:36 PM · #22

this has always been a fave of mine

Tuckersmom

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1

01/24/2007 04:55:15 PM · #23

I kinda like this one too

01/25/2007 05:09:15 PM · #24

ba-da-bu-da-ba-da-bump

lowonenergy