6/10/2011

Tips On Making An Effective Photography Portfolio

By Peggy A. Creek


Having something to put your best photos in is one of the first things that you need to have if you are aspiring to become a professional photographer. And there are a lot of reasons behind the importance of having your own photography portfolio. First of all, it is a great way for aspiring professional photographers and even pros to show off their best works. And despite all the technology and convenience of digital photography, it can never achieve the same emotional impact and pull which printed photos have.

Another great thing of having these portfolios is that photographers can freely show a specific side of their work and show their skills and artistry depending on the subject matter and the theme that they choose their portfolios to follow. And when you are going to start making these collections of your best photos, there are a few things that you need to do.

Choosing the photos to put in your collection is the first thing that you need to do. Keep in mind that the secret to a successful and beautiful photo portfolio is the quality of the material that you will put into it. When you are sorting through your photos, consider the theme that you want your portfolio to follow; do you have a specific theme in mind or are you going for a specific order (dates, seasons, occasions, etc.) in how you will arrange your photos?

This is important as it will help keep your photos organized and easier to understand especially if you are showing them to a potential employer. If you are in need of help, it is a good idea to ask close friends or people you trust to help you sort through the photos and decide which ones will go to your collection and which ones you should pass up, at least for now or you can consider the specific type of work that you are going to pursue when you are putting the collection together.

It is also important to put a good number of black and white photos in your portfolios as much as photos in color. Always remember that the reason you put this collection together is to demonstrate as much of your flexibility and diversity as a photographer so make sure that your photos will show just that. And after you have done making your portfolios, you need to buy a protective case to put it in.

Check out http://www.portfolios-and-art-cases.com which is an online dealer that has a wide variety of cases that will suit all forms of preferences as well as budget. If you're shopping on a budget, compare what two or more dealers have to offer in order to get the best deals.




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