Some thoughts on Portfolio Reviews

<p>Hi everyone,<br>

I just recently got back from my first portfolio review at the Rencontres d'Arles festival, and wrote up my thoughts and suggestions for other photographers interested in such things. Here's the [url=<a href="http://gabrielbenaim.blogspot.com/]link[/url">http://gabrielbenaim.blogspot.com/"]link[/url</a>]. Let me know what you think, and send me any questions you may have about the whole process. It was definitely a worthwhile experience for me, one I'd recommend if you're interested in promoting your work.<br>

GB</p>

<p>Hi Gabriel. When I clicked your link, I got the message</p>

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<p><strong>Sorry, the page you were looking for in the blog <a href="http://gabrielbenaim.blogspot.com/">Gabriel Benaim</a> does not exist.</strong></p>

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<p>I think that this is the <a href="http://gabrielbenaim.blogspot.com/">right link</a> .</p>

<p>I enjoyed your tale. I remember my first portfolio review. I was like number four to be reviewed, and numbers 1, 2, and 3 (in my opinion) all had more well defined concepts, better execution on their work, and smoother presentations than I, and they all got ripped to shreds. I was trying to figure out how to make a surreptitious exit by my turn. Fortunately, it wasn't as bad as I feared.</p>

<p>It's an interesting experience, which I am still debated whether or when I will take the next bold step to present my portfolio. Thanks for sharing The last time I have my first Exhibition was more than 30 yrs ago, in a different country, now I wondered if anybody know an online review, where I send them the link to my portfolio for critic and how much does it cost for such service.</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

<p>Quan:<br>

The only person I can think of is Jorg Colberg who writes the blog Conscientious. Other than that, I'm not sure who else may do e-reviews. If you get the chance, even locally, I'd definitely try to do a live review, as there's a lot that can get lost/misinterpreted online.<br>

GB</p>