So far i have a few dozen photos that i think are "special," but ive only been taking photos for about a year. I know i will be doing this for the next few years, and i will get better all the time. How do i know what photos are good enough for a portfolio. I know i shouldnt have a 50 page book, but can someone help me decide which ones are really great?
http://flickr.com/photos/thejokker/
2006-10-28 11:20:16 · 7 answers · asked by thejokker 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
OOH F#*KING RAH!
You could do two types of portfolios. One that covers various types and themes, and one that covers a specific theme. Go for the shots with a more "artistic" sense to them.
I've been told to keep a portfolio to 20 or less photos. This forces you to focus more on the quality of material than the volume.
Orient you fireworks shots vertically so you have less wasted space.
2006-10-28 17:04:58 · answer #1 · answered by Mike R 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use about only 20-25 pics if it is for a school portfolio, use what you think expresses your creativity. Dont try and mock what everyone else does. Use what you like, people will notice it, if it is different, and has a point of view.
Make sure you dont have random photos, make sure they tell a story. If they mean something to you, thats what matters.
Bullseye is amazing it brings emotion
Motherly bond is amazing amazing amazing. It is nicely composed, and has great mystery. A few simple touches of lighting and angle and i would call thatt "fine art"
it is important to have emotion in a picture. You want the person to connect, to make them feel happy, sad, worried, etc.
Trust me, I am putting aside pictures for a portfolio and it is hard!
2006-10-29 01:51:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to tell which photos to use is to try to think of what the photos are saying to your audience. If some are taken together or with the same theme, you may need to chose several.
The decision is something personal. If the photo is technically good, has a nice balance of color (or values of black and white), and has meaning use it. If it doesn't measure up, do not use it.
Portfolios are suppose to be your best work. Which you use is ultimately up to you.
I like Like over a dark Cemetery.
2006-10-28 18:33:21 · answer #3 · answered by Differently-abled musician 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are all quite good. Here are the ones that stand out in my opinion...
Crew, Verona Loop Cemetary B/W, On The Move, Street Crossing, Bulls Eye, Sinking Plane, Band Reflections, Motherly Bond and Nighttime Clouds.
In the end chose those that evoke a story or feeling, think about variety, have all the basics texture space light scale..., and above all the ones that you yourself like.
2006-10-28 18:53:47 · answer #4 · answered by vwbug_76 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may want to ask some professionals. Your local art school should do portfolio reviews a few times a year.
And, let me tell you, they are honest!!
2006-10-28 18:56:53 · answer #5 · answered by amandafofanda66 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for a portfolio you need to show a variety of styles and types.
decide on the theme or catogories that you do best or the ones that you thinkyou do best and pick the best that you have.
we can't pick for you( i mean we can't do it all the time for you)
your portfolio is also the reflection of your taste and style.
God bless,
gabe
2006-10-28 19:01:14 · answer #6 · answered by gabegm1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just picked the best ones with a wide range of dress and poses
2006-10-28 18:25:30 · answer #7 · answered by DEADGONE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋