It will be my first time to create a portfolio for a magazine company. They are requesting for it. Well I have a number of questions about this..

1. Should I or should I not watermark the photos in any way?
2. I heard that the best number of photos are around 25, is that acceptable?
3. I don't concentrate on only one genre, can I divide my photos into different groups? (fashion, travel, food, etc.) - the magazine company caters to all of these

**I guess that's it for now.

:Grin:

Thanks in advanced for anyone who can help me. Any suggestions too on creating a portfolio will be really appreciated. I've read the other thread here on the steps about creating your portfolio but I did not see these issues there.

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maybe this will help.

the six elements of an effective presentation (http://photo.net/learn/photography-business/freelance-photography-advice/presentation/)

i am also in the process of making my first portfolio and im thinking of how to go about it... do i make it a bound album by digiprint or fans? or a clear sleeve type folder where you insert your 8r photos? or print large sizes then just file them inside an envelope for easier viewing of multiple clients? (i mean so that the photos can be viewed independently of the other photos in the folio.)

http://photo.net/learn/photography-business/freelance-photography-advice/presentation/

thanks to ms harvey chua for pointing to this article by tony luna.

Just a quick reply:
1. Don't overload your portfolio. Choose only the best. Yes -20 to 25 photos, if prints, and maybe 5 minutes if avp.
2. Don't include anything that you have to apologize for.
3. If you have published works, include them. The message that they give is that you have earned the trust of a company or magazine.
4. Observe your audience's reactions to your photos and your talk - if they look excited, tell more; if bored, move on.
5. Leave something behind - a flyer, a portfolio print (we make leave-behind portfolio prints in 4x10s. Hint: printing 2 pcs. 4x10s is cheaper than one 8x10 - don't know why)

@ alan = thanks for the site.. great read

@ harvey = thank you for the quick tips :)

i too am coming up with a portfolio.. these will help me a lot

Thank you so much Alan and Harvey.

BTW, what about the watermark? I have printed photos but they have watermarks on them. Can I use those?

I prefer a photo book rather than a sleeve,it makes your photos look more professional
don't mix unrelated topics,i.e.,mixing insect photography with glamour in one book
concentrate on one topic only

1. categorize your photos.
2. submit only photos that are related to the magazine. if its a car magazine dont submit food shots =)
3. dont submit everything, only the best.
4. show your friends and ask their opinion. ask them to choose maybe 20 of the best!

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lemme see, lemme see. (just disturbing jie...haha)

regarding watermarks....i feel like its not necessary... if its a photobook, you can write your name at the end... Portfolio by... having watermark all over can mean being too possessive of your work. while your target is to entice them to buy/have your work.

hope im making sense here.

Hi!

I don't know if this question is related to this thread but i just want to ask if where's the best place around the metro to have your photo books printed? I saw blurb.com and i think that would be perfect but the fact that it's located in the US is just not practical.

Thanks in advance!

Hi!

I don't know if this question is related to this thread but i just want to ask if where's the best place around the metro to have your photo books printed? I saw blurb.com and i think that would be perfect but the fact that it's located in the US is just not practical.

Thanks in advance!


Digiprint!

hopefully this link can help you... http://digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=92

break a leg ;)

Thank you so much Alan and Harvey.

BTW, what about the watermark? I have printed photos but they have watermarks on them. Can I use those?

Speaking as a former magazine editor, no watermarks, please. You're presenting your portfolio with your prints, right? The watermarks will be distracting.

Digiprint!

hopefully this link can help you... http://digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=92

break a leg ;)
Thanks! =D

Speaking as a former magazine editor, no watermarks, please. You're presenting your portfolio with your prints, right? The watermarks will be distracting.

I agree. No watermarks on prints, but if you are leaving your prints, have stickers on the back of the photos indicating your copyright. Include your contact info - just in case those prints get misplaced.

No watermarks either on iMovies or such digital presentations that you are not going to leave with them anyway.

That way, your prospective clients can get impressed with your images without getting distracted.

Good luck.:)

Thank you so much for your inputs. c:

I will post again in this thread on what will happen on this venture. Thanks a lot! c:

Thanks for the inputs Ma'am Harvey... and for all the tips. and expecially for bejie for starting this interesting thread. im currently also in the process of building my portfolio. :)

Arrange your photos so they are in the same orientation. It might irritate your audience if you keep flipping your book from horizontal to vertical.

You can also print so that there is room for either vertical or horizontal photos on the same size prints. A square paper is ideal for printing both ways.

If you have printed your photos full-frame on rectangular paper, and you have both vertical and horizontal photos, arrange to have all the verticals together and all the horizontals together so you flip/rotate only once.