2006-07-04 21:39:48 · 7 answers · asked by speech101101 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
There are a few EXTREMELY important concepts to remember…
1. Remember that this is truly a "first impression" business. You know the quote - "You only get one chance to make a good first impression." - There is no business where that is more true than modeling. Every agency or client that you contact - your photos, comp card or modeling portfolio will always go in the door before you.
2. Consider this…. If McDonald's were going to launch a new print ad campaign for the Big Mac… do you think that they would go to the nearest McDonald's, order a few Big Mac's and return to the studio to photograph them? Of course not! They would hire the most creative and skilled food stylists from New York or Los Angeles to build and photograph a Big Mac - the likes of which you nor I will ever have the opportunity to eat - but it sure will make us want to go out and buy one! What is my point?
Set your standards HIGH! You MUST use a very critical eye when selecting any images to put in your modeling portfolio. Make sure that the pictures that you show have the ability to WOW agencies and potential clients.
3. You are only as good as your worst image - and believe me - photographers, agencies and art directors WILL remember the worst image.
It is my contention that there are 4 kinds of pictures that you will potentially wind up with. Bad, Good, Great and WOW pictures.
Your modeling portfolio should consist ONLY of Great and WOW photos. Throw away the Bad and store the Good in a box of memories. Place your WOW pictures on the right hand pages of your portfolio and the Great pictures on the left hand side.
Good Luck =)
2006-07-04 21:58:15 · answer #1 · answered by luscious0071 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard a lot of bad thing about SOME (not all) modelling agencies and how they make you pay for photos and photo sessions before they take you on then never give you any work. My advise to you is if you have a friend who is reasonable with a camera (do not have to be a professional) Just take 100 photos of yourself in different poses, clothing and backgrounds then pick out 10-20 nice photos. You can then use this as a portfolio, and even better instead of printing them which cost you money every time, host them on a website and get some business cards print with the website address on and just hand these out instead. This is a far cheaper way of doing it and with no RISK.
However if you would like a personal portfolio site please contact me and I will set you on up for free. I can design you a fully personalised flash website with as much or little information and then host it for you. This site can contain a gallery of your photos, personal information, list of work, contact details, etc or if you prefer just a couple of photos and nothing else. It can be password protected and all images will be protected as is humanly possible, or the photos can be available to download.
Examples of work can be provided on request. Just message me here if you want, I am a professional website designer but have lots of free time (and enough money) so I am currently doing free sites for small bands, small artist etc, basically anyone who could not afford them otherwise. I have my own hosting server so can offer hosting servers or you can host the site yourselves. No images sent to me will be used for anything other than your site and I will not give anyone your detail or link to the site. You will have complete control and the site can be removed or changed at any time. This is not a scam and I will design a site for FREE, I do not need the money, and enjoy working. If you do want it message me you can tell me what you want and how you want it done and I will help.
2006-07-10 08:50:15 · answer #2 · answered by indieboy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all it is called a portfolio; not a "book". Second it depends on the producer/photographer and his photos (full-page, half page etc.). Third it is usual to have 30 photos in different poses and surroundings in a 15-page portfolio.
2006-07-05 04:58:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think about 10-15 if you're already a professional; 7 good ones if just starting off.
2006-07-05 04:44:04 · answer #4 · answered by huh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As many as you can afford. The more choices the clients can look at the more versatile they see you as the more likely you'll get the job.
2006-07-05 11:58:58 · answer #5 · answered by minus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at least:
1 close up of ur face front
1 close up of ur face side
1 torso and head
1 whole body
and i suggest more in hot outfits that show off ur body from many angles
2006-07-05 05:02:57 · answer #6 · answered by kay 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just one of me.
2006-07-05 04:44:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋