Magazine Feature Rough Draft

Byline: Stacy Nurrenbern
DEADLINE: July 11
SLUG: Building an Eye Catching Photography Portfolio
WORD COUNT: 367

Professional photographers must recognize that creating a well-crafted portfolio can be the difference between a well accomplished and well paid photographer, and a photographer that is out of work. (Quote here)
Many artist are intimidated by this job thinking that the work must only be the very best, and artist wait to long to get started creating a body of work.
This can be a very daunting task. The work to complete a professional-looking portfolio is long and difficult, and this is why many photographers do not compose this crucial element to being hired.
Artists are typically very critical of their own work; this is also why many photographers do not attempt the challenging task of creating a collection of work.
Step by step this article will illustrate some highlights to be considered as a photographers undertake this grueling job. (Quote here)
First, consider what type of presentation would be most effective. There are many different types; clamshell portfolios, digital portfolios just to name a few. It is possible that the presentation might be better suited depending on the job or audience.
Second, choose a theme. This is also crucial to the audience that will be seeing the portfolio. The wrong collection of work will not impress the next potential boss.
Third, choose the right photographs. Remember when choosing images, it is not necessary to include every good image, or even every great image. The audience will lose focus if the presentation is too long. The purpose is to have each image viewed and valued.
Fourth, consider making both a printed portfolio as well as a digital portfolio. In such digital age crazed era it is imperative to show all prospective viewers a wide range of talent.
After completing a physical portfolio and a digital portfolio, contemplate making several portfolios. A collection of only black and white images, or a collection of drastically different work, consider using only a specific camera for each additional portfolio. (Quote here)
Portfolios have many different purposes. One of which is to land the dream job, but that is not the only function of a well-crafted portfolio.