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Portfolio Building
What You Need
Your modeling portfolio should be a curated collection of your best work, showcasing your range, versatility, and ability to embody different characters and styles.
Your modeling portfolio should be a curated collection of your best work, showcasing your range, versatility, and ability to embody different characters and styles. Here’s what you’ll need to include:
Headshots: Clean, professional headshots are essential. Include a variety of expressions and angles to demonstrate your versatility.
Full-body Shots: These photos should highlight your physique and proportions. Include both casual and more formal poses to showcase your versatility.
Editorial Shots: These are typically more artistic and storytelling-oriented images that showcase your ability to convey emotion and tell a story through your poses and expressions.
Commercial Shots: Show potential clients that you have what it takes to sell products or represent brands. Include images that feature you engaging with products or interacting with other models in a commercial setting.
Comp Cards: Also known as zed cards, comp cards are composite cards that feature multiple images on a single sheet. They typically include your best headshot on the front and a selection of other images on the back, along with your measurements and contact information.
How Many Pictures
Quality is always more important than quantity when it comes to your portfolio. Aim to include around 10-20 of your best images that showcase your versatility and range.
Quality is always more important than quantity when it comes to your portfolio. Aim to include around 10-20 of your best images that showcase your versatility and range. Make sure each image adds something unique to your portfolio and helps to tell your story as a model.
Showcase Your Portfolio
In today’s digital age, your modeling portfolio should exist both online and in print. Here’s how to effectively showcase it to potential modeling agencies
In today’s digital age, your modeling portfolio should exist both online and in print. Here’s how to effectively showcase it to potential modeling agencies:
Create a Professional Website: Invest in a professionally designed website to showcase your portfolio online. Make sure it’s easy to navigate and that your best images are prominently featured.
Utilize Social Media: Instagram, in particular, is a powerful tool for models to showcase their portfolios. Create a dedicated professional account and regularly update it with your latest work.
Printed Portfolio: While digital portfolios are essential, having a physical portfolio can also make a strong impression. Invest in high-quality prints and a professional portfolio book to showcase your work during in-person meetings and castings.
Networking Events: Attend industry events, open calls, and networking mixers to connect with potential clients and agencies. Bring copies of your portfolio to leave behind or share digitally.
Building
Your
Portfolio
If you’re just starting out in the industry and don’t yet have professional photos, don’t worry!
Here are some tips to help you get started:
If you’re just starting out in the industry and don’t yet have professional photos, don’t worry! Here are some tips to help you get started:
Work with Student Photographers: Many photography students are eager to build their portfolios and may be willing to collaborate with you on a TFP (time for print) basis.
Attend Model Calls and Test Shoots: Keep an eye out for model calls and test shoots in your area. These can be great opportunities to gain experience in front of the camera and build your portfolio.
Invest in Professional Headshots: Once you have some basic photos in your portfolio, consider investing in professional headshots and photoshoots to take your portfolio to the next level.
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