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06/25/2004 10:27:17 AM · #1 |
Has anyone actually created a portfolio? Hard cased, printed versions for job hunting? I am trying to get into prof commercial photography and want to create a portfolio. Can someone give me some pointers? How many images? What format works best? I am not sure which direction in photography to go, fashion or product shots or maybe even photo-journalism. Anyone out there done this recently? How did you get your break? Any advice? I have left the world of Information Technology about a year ago, I didnt want to deal with the stress and no free time anymore and now I am getting ready to get back into either IT or better yet, I would love a job in photography.
Any info is greatly appreciated. I was looking at //lost-luggage.com/flash.html Kinda pricey but I am not sure what to do.
Thanks!!!
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06/25/2004 10:34:46 AM · #2 |
Less is more - don't use anything that is marginal. It should have your best work and only your best work - no filler. 10 great shots is better than 40 so-so and great shots. It shows you can edit.
You should have a good idea what pictures you are planning to do and they should all be on a similar theme (ie., not a mix of macro flowers, sports, photo journalism and formal portraits) If you want to have portfolios for each of these areas, make up different books, or have removable pages.
Often matted shots in a box can be better than a book.
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06/25/2004 06:59:36 PM · #3 |
Gordon - thanks for the info! I do appreciate the feedback. Kevin Riggs had suggested a good book in my other post below. I thought if anyone came across this, the title information and other comments might help too.
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06/25/2004 07:54:50 PM · #4 |
It's got to look sharp and professional. Be prepared to spend a few hundred dollars in getting it ready. You'll also NEED a website. The book that was mentioned in the other thread is great, by the way.
Look around for opportunities for portfolio reviews, once you have your portfolio assembled. You'll get critiques, but more importanly, you'll start networking contacts that will get you jobs.
I'm in the process of this myself, and am finding it way more challenging and expensive than I had planned on! Good luck!
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06/25/2004 10:41:13 PM · #5 |
dsidwell,
Awesome!! someone else in the same boat. I would love to pick your brain a bit. Couple more questions:
What format and size are you doing for your portfolio? Boxed prints, book, etc.
Where can I find portfolio reviews? I was going to look up my old photo I prof from NYU but I dont know how he will remember me. Either as the guy who didnt appreciate his class at the time (I was working full time and took Photo I as a summer class and didnt really put in all the effort. Yes I have been kicking myself for that more recently) or as someone who has a new found appreciation for the art and wants to learn too much and do it for a living.
Are you a professional now or trying to go pro? How have you found/looked for jobs? I have tried craigslist and nytimes, but I am not really sure where else to look? Any good strategies to getting your first break?
Thanks for the info! PM if you want to talk further, I could use some help on my portfolio, would be willing to do what I can in return to repay the favor.
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