Now a days Modeling is considered as the
stepping-stone for success in the Hollywood, & other Cine Industries
worldwide. Modeling is certainly an art and as far as glamour and
popularity are concerned it equals the resplendence and exquisiteness of
the tinsel world .Unlike the artists of the tinsel world ,models are to
a certain extent confined to the interior phantasmagoria of ramps
,catwalks or studios, though the current trends indicate otherwise. This
is the only career where you sashaying means much more. Modeling today
has become one of the most sought after career options for youngsters in
Worldwide. This is one of the most thrilling as well as lucrative
profession, it attracts males and females equally, though there was a
time when females dominated the field. With the expansion of consumerism
and media there has been a fabulous boost in the ad industry. This along
with upsurge in fashion industry have made modeling an attractive career
option. It has generated a large and continuing demand for fresh faces
and personalities to launch and promote a variety of branded products or
show a garment to its best advantage. If you are a male model join
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guide. If you are looking for Canada Modeling agencies or Canada Model
Coordinators visit our modeling resource guide. If you have hopes of
becoming a professional photographer, or even just of trying to get your
work published in a public forum, you will need to create a photography
portfolio. So what’s so important about a photography portfolio anyway?
There are many reasons why having a portfolio of your work available
for others to view. If you are seeking employment as a photographer,
then the need for a portfolio is obvious. If you are not seeking a
photography job, there are still good reasons to have a portfolio. For
one, you love photography and you take a lot a pride in your work. They
are important to you. Most likely, some of them are very good. Why not
create a portfolio that showcases your best work so you can show it to
others (even if it’s just friends or family that comes over for a
visit)?
Building a Photography Portfolio
Before we get into what goes into your portfolio, let’s discuss the
portfolio itself. What should it be made of? How big should it be? You
may have seen portfolios with covers made of all types of materials such
as plastic, leather and even stainless steel. These fancy covers are
usually much more expensive and may not be practical for a beginner. If
you are competing for high-price jobs and want to stand out from the
crowd, these expensive covers may be a nice touch. But for most people,
a regular black plastic cover will work just fine. It’s what’s inside
the portfolio that is most important, right?
So, you are probably best to stick with a plain black plastic cover
and work hard on beefing up what’s inside. Don’t decorate your portfolio
with cutesy stickers and such; this will look amateurish and
unprofessional. It’s not a scrapbook; it’s supposed to represent your
high-quality work.
Now, as for size, this is going to depend on the size of your largest
pictures. An 8 X 10 is probably going to be your largest. If your
pictures are not this big, you don’t need a portfolio this big. Your
biggest will most likely be an 11 X 14 and it could be as small as a 4 X
7.
The most important thing for you to remember is convenience – both
for you and for the person who will be looking at your portfolio. You
want to keep it professional and easy to hold, carry and look over.
Using a Photography Portfolio
So now that you know what a portfolio is and what type to get, how do
you actually use it? Well, we mentioned you are going to fill it with
your best work. This means you want a portfolio that can easily be
changed. You may want to pull out old ones and add in new ones. You
don’t want to go for a job carrying along every picture you’ve ever
taken. You’re going to want to have 15-20 of your best work. You are
also going to want to be sure your pictures are relevant to the job. If
you are trying out for different types of assignments, you may want to
create portfolios that work for each of the types of work you are
doing.
Of course, you only want to show your best work but you want to give
the impression that you can handle any type of assignment given to you
ad not that you are “stuck” in only one type of photography.
You want to showcase your best work; this is best technically as
well. You may have a photo that is really important to you because of
the image it represents or the memory it brings but if it is not
technically perfect, it doesn’t belong in a business portfolio. Save
that one for your coffee table.
by Colin Hartness
http://www.asaphotography.com
