Comments on: Creating a photography portfolio

By: Tommy Peterson

Tommy Peterson — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 02:03:01 +0000

very good information here. I’m glad i found this article. it makes sense and is very insightful. thank you so much!

By: Jonn McJones

Jonn McJones — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 02:47:47 +0000

Thanks you for publishing such great and insightful advice. As a professional in my photography class i feel as if I have learnt alot, and that my photographic career just took another step, toward being famous, thanks to your articles! As a young photographer I feel it is our duty to be redy to take the great photoes and make the great portfolios of this generation, and as they say, with great education comes great portfolios!!! I even recommended this site to my colleegues and classmates, and they loved it HEAPS! My teacher gave my 20% in my exma thanks to your education, and i coulnd’yt of done it without this site!
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By: Marie

Marie — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 03:34:18 +0000

Thanks for the advice. I love taking pictures and I am considering going back to school for photography, but didn’t have any idea how to go about creating a photography portfolio. Thanks again, you make easier for me to start.

By: Kathryn

Kathryn — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 03:27:29 +0000

clear, concise and practical advice–now I know what direction to move toward

By: heather

heather — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 17:59:52 +0000

this is great advice, thanks. i have to go through and start to develop some sort of portfolio before i can get into any college photography program. i didn’t even know where to start, but now i have some sort of idea.

By: Phil

Phil — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 04:45:02 +0000

thanks so much!! i’m switching into the journalism side of photography and was unsure of any changes in presentation i should consider and you nailed it!!

By: Haje Jan Kamps

Haje Jan Kamps — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 10:56:39 +0000

Removing the F-word? But I like the F-word!

By: Mark

Mark — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 12:35:41 +0000

Great article - you should probably remove the f-word though.

As mentioned above, photobox is quite a good call for photo books. For preparing your online portfolio / galleries I’ve found two useful bits of software. Arles (http://www.digitaldutch.com/arles/) and photoshop.
Examples of use:
Arles
http://www.photoready.co.uk/people-life/
http://www.cilco.co.uk/stock-photos/
Photoshop
http://www.highton-ridley.co.uk/mono/

By: Tiffani

Tiffani — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 19:06:03 +0000

Hi, my name is Tiffani. I am 15 yrs. old and I am an aspiring photographer. I was wondering if you could give me any advice on digital photography. If you’d like to take a peek at my photos please E-mail me at feelthepressure@mchsi.com.
Thank You,
Tiffani

By: David

David — Thu, 03 May 2007 02:18:52 +0000

Good info on creating a portfolio. Thanks.

By: Antoine J. Lackland II

Antoine J. Lackland II — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 08:52:25 +0000

In the comment above, I want to use digital manipulations for backgrounds, instead of back drops.

By: Antoine J. Lackland II

Antoine J. Lackland II — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 08:47:48 +0000

Do anyone of any websites that teaches simple “photoshopping” or digital manipulations techniques. I’m a business student who is also a photographer for the school newspaper tryin to learn new techniques for models who want me to work on their portfolio.

By: Mark

Mark — Sat, 12 Aug 2006 00:00:26 +0000

Hi Kirsty - I’ve used photobox (no connection) successfully just recently. They allow you to upload photos and create a photobook of up to 50 pages.

Cheers from the UK :)

By: Kirsty

Kirsty — Thu, 08 Jun 2006 14:23:20 +0000

Does anyone know of any good web services that will create a photography portfolio for you?

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 20:22:13 +0000

I wrote up my notes from a Portfolios and Presentations seminar that may be helpful as well to those thinking about putting together a portfolio.

http://www.michellejones.net/exposure/2006/03/portfolios_and_presentations.php

By: Dan

Dan — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 10:27:16 +0000

Great timing. Just last week I was going through my photos trying to assemble a portfolio, but I wasn’t aware of the importance of a theme. What I put together ended up being more of a random collection of my favorite images, and they really don’t stand together as one package very well. This post helped me recognize that and gives me a direction to focus on.

By: Colin Charles

Colin Charles — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 03:11:39 +0000

Thanks for the great advice! I was just thinking that in due time i’ll have to wade thru my images to come up with a portfolio of sorts. This is a great article to help me keep on track

By: neom

neom — Sun, 16 Apr 2006 21:38:21 +0000

GREAT advice, as awlays.