portfolio
Expert Advice: Curating Images for a Photographer’s Website
Image curation, like much in our industry, sits at the intersection of art and science. There is much to be said for the logic that…
Instagram is dead for photography – try these alternatives
Social media has changed the world in ways we never imagined, but for photographers, it’s been a bit of a rollercoaster. Instagram has been dead…
This is why your portfolio isn’t landing clients (and how to fix it)
Good photographs can only go so far. Let’s talk about a problem that’s holding a lot of photographers back. And it’s not that your photos…
Good photos aren’t enough – follow these pro tips for attracting the clients you want
Building a portfolio isn’t just about choosing your best or most successful photos. If you want to attract your dream clients and truly stand out…
These common portfolio mistakes make you look amateur
The photography portfolio is often a source of stress for new photographers (and some older ones, too!). What should go in it? Do I have…
The importance of one-on-one portfolio reviews
Portfolio reviews are an essential way to connect with clients and share your work in a personal way. Traditionally, these meetings were almost always in person and tended to involve some travel and a lot of time and money devoted to keeping your book fresh, curated, and up-to-date. Although this is without a doubt still one of the best ways to make a lasting impression on a potential client, there are now many opportunities to share your portfolio virtually and to schedule video meetings rather than to meet in person.
Avoid these mistakes on your photography website to attract more clients
Building an effective photography website is crucial for attracting clients and showcasing your work. It doesn’t even matter if you’re not a full-time pro, either….
You should probably delete the work that you’re the most proud of and here’s why
In writing and filmmaking, there’s a term called “killing your darlings“. In Journalism, it’s the slightly more macabre “killing your babies“, but the end result…
Social media is NOT your portfolio. Wait, what?
In this video photographer and content creator Peter McKinnon explains why he’s completely changed his mind about what images you should be sharing on social…
Should beginners work for free to build their portfolio?
To work for free or to not work for free? For some creatives, this isn’t even a question, but for others, it’s hard to decide,…
