Portfolio format

[nadiaduchemin]

<p>Hello,<br>

I would like to know in what format should I send a portfolio to art galleries?<br>

<br />I have about 12-15 photos that I took and worked on. I considered a book, but most galleries I consulted said "No books" and I just don't know how else I should send my work. </p>

<p>Thank you. </p>

[David_Cavan]

<p>Nadia - perhaps you should ask one of the galleries in what form they would like to see your work? </p>

[qalam]

You will find answers to a lot of your questions and where to find answers to others in the following book, described as

"the insider's guide to exhibiting and selling your art."

 

"Taking the Leap: Building a Career as a Visual Artist" by Cay Lang (a fine art photographer)

ISBN 0811850935

 

Chapter 2 "Creating Your Artist's Packet" is 37 pages on preparing a portfolio for querying galleries and adapting it to the

needs and instructions of the galleries you choose to approach.

[Spearhead]

<p>I like Taking the Leap a lot and have used it in the past, but I find that these days, most galleries I have talked to want to see an online portfolio first. </p>

[nathansanborn]

<p>This is a great question! I myself have wondered what format established photographers use when making a portfolio for submission.</p>

[Lou_Meluso]

<p>A PDF can be a portable, cross platform way of carrying a portfolio on a thumb drive if you are meeting in person but a link to a web-based portfolio is easier if you are not.</p>

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