Need advice on portoflio, New to photography
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 May 19 2016, 03:25 PM, updated 10y ago
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Hi, I'm very interested in starting out as a freelance photographer as my career. Just want to get to know more about a few things before I venture into it.
What should I take note before making my own portfolio? " - as a freelance photographer " - the risk and etc. |
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May 19 2016, 04:45 PM
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4,495 posts Joined: Mar 2005 From: Kemuning, Kay Ell, Pea Jay, Ara Damansara, Malacca
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start by shooting good photos
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May 19 2016, 05:04 PM
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QUOTE(adam_lss @ May 19 2016, 04:45 PM) start by shooting good photos So, would photos like scenery/model photoshoot be a good category? Can i mix those 2 category into one portfolio? This post has been edited by Sotsotzaii: May 19 2016, 05:05 PM |
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May 19 2016, 05:09 PM
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i'd say anything is a good category as long as you're passionate in it.
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May 19 2016, 05:14 PM
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QUOTE(Sotsotzaii @ May 19 2016, 05:04 PM) So, would photos like scenery/model photoshoot be a good category? Can i mix those 2 category into one portfolio? No. Don't mix it. If client have specific in mind, they won't bother looking at your overall mixed photos. If you open up a photoshoot studio, perhaps can mix wedding, graduation, family, portrait, etc that reflect studio lighting. Depends on what kind of work you do. |
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May 19 2016, 05:22 PM
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QUOTE(DaddyO @ May 19 2016, 05:14 PM) No. Don't mix it. If client have specific in mind, they won't bother looking at your overall mixed photos. If you open up a photoshoot studio, perhaps can mix wedding, graduation, family, portrait, etc that reflect studio lighting. Depends on what kind of work you do. I see, ok thanks. I won't mix it then, scenery will be scenery, models photoshoot will be another. |
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May 19 2016, 05:45 PM
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1. shoot actively for a year, build up your photography knowledge and foundation
2. get to know some professional (people who work for money,not those self proclaim pro with loard of lens and body.), if possible, tag along for some jobs. 3. if you cant tag along any job, (depending on genre) you can pay to join shooting event, wedding workshop, model photoshoot, phototrip (local or oversea), local developer competition(interior/exterior structure genre) etc 4. those picture can be your starting portfolio, until you grab some Actual jobs and you can slowly build from there. 5. there is no limit in photography (but limit in manipulation aka photoshop) so go wild with mixing up the genre. portfolio should be wide and specific. landscape is landscape. portrait is portrait. if landscape portrait, then name it landscape portrait. OR, you like to play life in HARDCORE mode... 1. keep shooting, dont excessive watermark, keep sharing... keep doing repeat repeat repeat. 2. the moment your pic get leaks around or went viral around, you know you are GOOD enough  and people will come to you automatically. this time, you can charge whatever u like and people still pays. |
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May 19 2016, 05:48 PM
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If your portfolio of photos is EVERYTHING then it might not lend much confidence to viewers.
Better go with specialization, select only a few categories of your interest. If you like to do Landscape and Portrait, it's fine but just keep your portfolio split. When people are interested in your landscape photography service then you send them your landscape portfolio, likewise for portraiture. Don't send them rojak. |
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May 19 2016, 06:24 PM
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QUOTE(goldfries @ May 19 2016, 05:48 PM) If your portfolio of photos is EVERYTHING then it might not lend much confidence to viewers. Better go with specialization, select only a few categories of your interest. If you like to do Landscape and Portrait, it's fine but just keep your portfolio split. When people are interested in your landscape photography service then you send them your landscape portfolio, likewise for portraiture. Don't send them rojak. QUOTE 1. shoot actively for a year, build up your photography knowledge and foundation Thank you for so much advice. It really helps me a lot on how I should start out my portfolio and as a freelance photographer, will keep all these points in mind.2. get to know some professional (people who work for money,not those self proclaim pro with loard of lens and body.), if possible, tag along for some jobs. 3. if you cant tag along any job, (depending on genre) you can pay to join shooting event, wedding workshop, model photoshoot, phototrip (local or oversea), local developer competition(interior/exterior structure genre) etc 4. those picture can be your starting portfolio, until you grab some Actual jobs and you can slowly build from there. 5. there is no limit in photography (but limit in manipulation aka photoshop) so go wild with mixing up the genre. portfolio should be wide and specific. landscape is landscape. portrait is portrait. if landscape portrait, then name it landscape portrait. OR, you like to play life in HARDCORE mode... 1. keep shooting, dont excessive watermark, keep sharing... keep doing repeat repeat repeat. 2. the moment your pic get leaks around or went viral around, you know you are GOOD enough wink.gif and people will come to you automatically. this time, you can charge whatever u like and people still pays. |
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May 19 2016, 06:55 PM
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What ieR mentioned is correct but it's not the only way.
I went about without tagging along with people. I shoot the food I eat and the hotels I stay in.  I did it again and again and again.The one day I checked out MPA http://www.masterphotographersassociation.co.uk/ (my profile not there yet, updating) and from there I got pointers from qualified professionals to identify the flaws of my work. After that I went on to improve the quality of my work and subsequently got qualified and all. Ok well that's just my experience, bottom line is you need to shoot more and if possible get experienced people to give you pointers. |
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May 19 2016, 06:58 PM
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Edit and curating your portfolio is important.
What do I mean by edit is, choosing the photos and arrange it. Curating is during arrangement.. Categorize it using the storyline by seeing the composition and the stories of the image. Only select your best photo (12-30 images) for your portfolio. Others, you can post it on phlog or your social media account. |
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May 19 2016, 07:09 PM
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Got it, thanks guys for the advice and pointers. I will shoot more and get more exposure from experienced photographers.
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May 20 2016, 09:28 AM
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QUOTE(goldfries @ May 19 2016, 06:55 PM) What ieR mentioned is correct but it's not the only way. I went about without tagging along with people. I shoot the food I eat and the hotels I stay in. I did it again and again and again.The one day I checked out MPA http://www.masterphotographersassociation.co.uk/ (my profile not there yet, updating) and from there I got pointers from qualified professionals to identify the flaws of my work. After that I went on to improve the quality of my work and subsequently got qualified and all. Ok well that's just my experience, bottom line is you need to shoot more and if possible get experienced people to give you pointers.  MPA is here.. food photography... |
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May 20 2016, 10:53 AM
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4,495 posts Joined: Mar 2005 From: Kemuning, Kay Ell, Pea Jay, Ara Damansara, Malacca
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QUOTE(Sotsotzaii @ May 19 2016, 05:04 PM) So, would photos like scenery/model photoshoot be a good category? Can i mix those 2 category into one portfolio? just be sure u are good in them la, just think like a client, why would someone wanna hire u |
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May 21 2016, 06:45 PM
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hi... where can i download the cracked version of adobe photoshop and lightroom for macbook? urgent. thanks
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May 21 2016, 09:02 PM
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QUOTE(parmeet7557 @ May 21 2016, 06:45 PM) hi... where can i download the cracked version of adobe photoshop and lightroom for macbook? urgent. thanks And we will tell you go buy original. |
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May 22 2016, 01:18 PM
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QUOTE(parmeet7557 @ May 21 2016, 06:45 PM) hi... where can i download the cracked version of adobe photoshop and lightroom for macbook? urgent. thanks The monthly subscription is cheap after all. You will get free updates as well.https://creative.adobe.com/plans This post has been edited by kingkingyyk: May 22 2016, 01:19 PM |
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Jun 14 2016, 12:37 AM
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Besides from a lot of shooting/practicing, try follow some established photographers' blogs. Those who are willing to share their techniques. Try to understand their thought process - try did he/she chose that subject matter, the angle, the gear choice, the editing work and things like that.
Here's one of them: https://www.joeyl.com/blog/all Hope this helps |
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