jonathan z Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 <p>I have an opportunity to show/discuss my work with the curator of a corporate gallery space. If things go well, I will be able to show my work there.<br> I have primarily concentrated my photography on landscapes, architecture, and travel.<br> I don't currently have a formal portfolio and want to put something together quickly. I'm also thinking that it may make sense to create separate portfolios for each of the above topic areas.<br> I'm looking for links to good articles and/or discussion threads on developing a portfolio.<br> If anyone wants to add their own advice, I welcome that as well.<br> Thanks!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
User_6502147 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 <p>I'd make it simple > pluck the best work from the topics that you've mentioned. Also, and if you have the time, try to create a particular "story" within one of the topics (4-6 shots). However, if you can, try to pick the brain of the curator to figure out what specifically they are looking for.</p> <p>Les</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan z Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 <p>Thanks for the response. Is 4-6 shots typical? <br> That seems quite low but I really have no idea what's normal.<br> I was thinking 8-10 shots and that I might only show 1 or 2 of the topic areas. <br> What do you think? </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spearhead Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 <p>I have a number of portfolios. They are carefully put together to be thematically and/or stylistically similar. I aim them at a specific show, in other words, I have already "curated" them. This has been effective, far better than when I used a portfolio designed to show my versatility. That works for commercial jobs (sometimes) but doesn't seem to work, at least for me, for getting shows. </p> <p>I highly recommend Cay Lang's<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Taking-Leap-second-Text-Only/dp/B004PXQ9Z8/ref=la_B001KHYV8O_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1398311839&sr=1-1"><em> Taking the Leap</em></a>. While it isn't really specific to portfolios, it does help with how you get a show.</p> Music and Portraits Blog: Life in Portugal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan z Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 <p>Thanks for the input! Anyone else, feel free to add to it!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan z Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 <p>Thanks for the input! Anyone else, feel free to add to it!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan z Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 <p>Thanks for the input! Anyone else, feel free to add to it!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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