Portfolio question for newspaper audition

Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8-4.0 Aspherical for Canon

09/07/2004 07:04:27 PM · #1

Ok, I know this subject has been discussed in the past, but I couldn't find any helpful threads:

I'm trying out again for the school paper and need to have a basic portfolio. How many pictures should I include? Also, any recommendations of shots to use based on my portfolio?

Thanks!

(also, should they all be 8x10's or comparable size? I have to print them tonight since the audition is tomorrow)

Message edited by author 2004-09-07 19:05:09.

Rooster

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

09/07/2004 07:30:17 PM · #2

Ain;t no expert but my faves are Lightspring, Dark Halloe Falls, Pure Bass, Reflections, Austin Scott, & guiding light.
I guess it would depend on what kind of fotog you will be doing for the newspaper.

Good Luck!

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

09/07/2004 07:33:12 PM · #3

Thanks, eventually I'd like to shoot the football games, but first year photographers don't get those assignments.

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

09/07/2004 07:35:57 PM · #4

I'd include 'Any Given Saturday'.

Mambe

Canon EOS-1000D Rebel XS

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

09/07/2004 07:53:16 PM · #5

Hello Ben ,
It really takes time with dial up connection , but my favs are :"Around the Bend" , "Lifespring" , "Inching Out", "The Tree" and "Guiding Light" . Hope this would help ...
Good luck !

Sony 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 E-mount

09/07/2004 08:04:42 PM · #6

I pieced together some of the suggestions and I think I'll go with Dark Hollow Falls, Guiding Light, Austin Scott, Reflections, Lifespring & Around the Bend

Thank you all for your help! Now to find a place to print them within walking distance = P

jmsetzler

Sony Alpha a6000

09/07/2004 09:03:56 PM · #7

Originally posted by Maverick:

I had an interview wiht the local newspaper last week. They wanted to see my 'human interest' photos since that is primarily what you see in a newspaper. My meeting was with the head photographer and the editor in chief. I showed them this portfolio:

//www.pbase.com/jmsetzler/hickory

It's a good thing I had this set of photos because they loved them. I just started this series around the first of the year, and without it, the newspaper may not have even considered using me for 'stringer' work.

They will be interested, to some extent, with your technical ability, but they are also interested in your ability to capture the 'life' around you.

Good luck :) I hope you get the position. Let us know how you do :)

RHoldenSr

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

09/07/2004 10:22:24 PM · #8

John

I really like the work you have done on your Hickory series.
Well done as usual.

Originally posted by jmsetzler:

09/09/2004 02:07:16 PM · #9

Woohoo, made the first cut (exposure test & 'essay' on why I want to work for the Collegian). I have an interview Tuesday before they make their final decisions. Thanks for your advice John, I actually don't have a lot of human interest shots but will try to take some this weekend to incorporate into my portfolio.