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 11/16/2005 11:47:23 PM · #1
Okay, here's the scoop. I'm interning with the campus photographer and I have to turn in a final project to the internship department in a few weeks. Part of it is supposed to be a portfolio and I know what images I want to use and all, but I'm not sure how to present it. For starters, since it's just for school, I don't want to spend much, if any, money on it. So as I see it, I have a few options:
1. Print the photos on cardstock paper myself and assemble them into a little book
2. Get a little album and either print them myself or get 4x6s from DPCPrints
3. Powerpoint
I like the the idea of an electronic portfolio that I can burn to a CD, but not sure how well Powerpoint will look. Anyone have some more electronic ideas, any ideas, any opinions?
 11/17/2005 12:15:22 AM · #2
Printing seems like a better idea. Powerpoint (or any other method of electronic portfolio) just does not have the same impact. There's nothing like holding a photograph in your own hands. Besides, if you have never printed photographs for portfolios before, this will give you a good experience and practice for the future.

So I say print them and assemble them into a nice book, or put them in plastic sleeves at least. It does not have to be expensive to look good...
 11/17/2005 12:28:04 AM · #3
How many photos do you have? At $2.70 a pop, ten 8x12 prints would be $27. You could have a soft cover book printed for less than $10, with 20 pages and up to 120 photos. You can get a hard cover book for about $30.

I've never needed one myself, but my guess is they would prefer to see individual prints.

11/17/2005 07:54:44 AM · #4
You are going to need a printed portfolio anyway. Anytime you have some sort of photographic job interview or interview with a gallery owner, they are going to want to see and hold prints. So not only is it a good practice, but you will then be better armed for your future.

It always amazes me the difference between my online and printed products. You may have a bit of a surprise. I am trying to learn how to improve and calibrate my workflow to print.
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