Saturday 14 July 2012

How To Create The Perfect Portfolio

 How To Create The Perfect Portfolio
 
Here’s how to create the perfect portfolio and enhance your chances of successful bookings.Starting your portfolio
Starting a portfolio from scratch can seem a huge task and with so many companies offering photo shoots it can be hard to know where to start. Make sure you research the photographer you decide to use, their previous work and compare prices.Take an example of the look you want to achieve to and set your standards high from the beginning. Don’t be pressured into buying any photographs if they are not up to the standard you expect.
Basic requirements
Most commercial agencies will require a portfolio and it is good to have a wide variety of shots with different poses and facial expressions. The standard size for portfolio photographs is nine by 12 inches and preferably, some shots should be in black and white.
As a new model, six to twelve photographs is sufficient and a head shot is a must.
Variety
Your portfolio should include a mixture of head shots, half and full body shots both styled and casual and editorial and catalogue. But quantity does not mean quality and 20 shots is the maximum for any model’s portfolio. Avoid using two pictures from the same shoot.
Tailor your portfolio to your strengths and the type of modelling that you are best suited to.
Update your portfolio
Regularly update your portfolio replacing older shots with new ones and leave a lasting impression by keeping your best picture until last. Keep your photographs

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