Most aspiring models wonder on how to start their modeling career. As a new model, if you want to break into the industry. A memorable modeling portfolio will open doors early in your career. Building one should be a priority. A portfolio that stands out and creates a lasting impression will help book jobs and attract attention.
But when you’re just starting out, building a portfolio can seem like a mystery. You would likely have a list of questions running throuh your mind:
Good you want to make your portfolio look good and simply get remarks from clients like: “Wow! Hot!”. Then you are good to go with this tips.
What Makes a Great Modeling Portfolio?
Quality; is a golden rule in modeling portfolio. Your portfolio should feature only your very best shots. A weak photo will only drag your book down.
Beyond quality, though, the photos you select must accomplish a few important tasks. They should:
Showcase Your Range
Great modeling portfolios show off a model’s ability to adapt to different scenes and situations. Clients want to see that you’re versatile and capable of pulling off multiple looks and styles. Focus on conveying a range of:
Sell Yourself
Finally, the best portfolios sell you. Your personality should jump off the page. Agencies and clients should get a strong sense of you and your brand from your portfolio. If you can dazzle and tell a story about who you are and where you are in your career, your marketing potential will skyrocket.
Modeling Portfolios: What You Should Include
You know what your portfolio must accomplish. But now comes the hard part: Carefully selecting a mix of photos that will help launch your career. Although no two modeling books are alike, a few guidelines can help you create a modeling book that sells your ability.
How Many Photos Do I Include?
As a new model, you don’t have a giant pool of photos to pull from. That’s ok. Most beginning models feature 6-12 photos in their first portfolios. Less is more! If you only have 3 or 4 stunning shots, use them. Filling out your book with a few “meh” shots is a mistake. As your career progresses, your book will grow. Experienced models may feature 20 of their best shots, but that’s typically the limit.
Next we will be talking about What Types of Photos? and Tips for Selecting the Best Photographer for Your Portfolio. Link coming up shortly..
But when you’re just starting out, building a portfolio can seem like a mystery. You would likely have a list of questions running throuh your mind:
- What types of photos should I include?
- What makes a “good” modeling portfolio?
- How can I create a portfolio that lands jobs?
- What kind of modeling photographer should I choose?
What Makes a Great Modeling Portfolio?
Quality; is a golden rule in modeling portfolio. Your portfolio should feature only your very best shots. A weak photo will only drag your book down.
Beyond quality, though, the photos you select must accomplish a few important tasks. They should:
Showcase Your Range
Great modeling portfolios show off a model’s ability to adapt to different scenes and situations. Clients want to see that you’re versatile and capable of pulling off multiple looks and styles. Focus on conveying a range of:
- Expressions & Emotions: Variety makes your portfolio memorable; it’s what helps one photo stand out from the next. You don’t want a boring, one-dimensional book. So be sure during your portfolio shoots you play with a range of emotions like joy, uncertainty, or contentment — your book will be better for it.
- Characters: Great models create believable characters and tell stories. Choose photos that create convincing characters and story lines. What types of characters to include?
- Ages: Finally, your portfolio should show a range of ages that you can convincingly portray. This will help clients know if you’re the right fit for a project.
Align With The Type Of Work You Want
What type of modeling work interests you most? Fashion? Fitness? Lifestyle? Runway? Your portfolio should reflect the type of jobs you want to land. A close range of genres – like fashion, swimsuit and glamour – works well, especially as a new model. As you progress in your career and develop a specialty, say high fashion, your portfolio will evolve to include mostly high fashion photos.
Sell Yourself
Finally, the best portfolios sell you. Your personality should jump off the page. Agencies and clients should get a strong sense of you and your brand from your portfolio. If you can dazzle and tell a story about who you are and where you are in your career, your marketing potential will skyrocket.
Modeling Portfolios: What You Should Include
You know what your portfolio must accomplish. But now comes the hard part: Carefully selecting a mix of photos that will help launch your career. Although no two modeling books are alike, a few guidelines can help you create a modeling book that sells your ability.
How Many Photos Do I Include?
As a new model, you don’t have a giant pool of photos to pull from. That’s ok. Most beginning models feature 6-12 photos in their first portfolios. Less is more! If you only have 3 or 4 stunning shots, use them. Filling out your book with a few “meh” shots is a mistake. As your career progresses, your book will grow. Experienced models may feature 20 of their best shots, but that’s typically the limit.
Next we will be talking about What Types of Photos? and Tips for Selecting the Best Photographer for Your Portfolio. Link coming up shortly..