In this episode, we talk about the importance of building your portfolio and share some tools that you can use to get it put together both online and in print.
Intro thoughts:
Put out only your best
Constantly update your portfolio
If you feel like you need to change your look and your vibe, you need to plan that in advance and change your portfolio to match
What is a portfolio?
Artistic Resume. A highlight reel of your work. Your way to stand out.
Print vs. Digital Portfolios
You can have more than one. Keep them niche specific.
Keep it real, but keep it exciting.
What tools are available?
Pina Zangaro
Smugmug
Instagram
Ipad App for Portfolios
Adobe Portfolio ← ill come back to this.
Your Website
Action Items
Look at others and figure out what you like and dislike
Find the right medium for you and your type of photography
Start planning shoots to get that thing filled up.
Set up peer reviews with other photographers.
Recommended Reading:
https://personalmba.com/best-business-books/
https://daymondjohn.com/blogs/journal/daymond-johns-top-books-podcasts-and-resources-for-growing-your-biz?inf_contact_key=a8ace5af888ff24163e8aa8a83a07aa7b7af0999dac2af6212784c39e05d2aef
Tj’s Reading Assignment
Influencer - https://amzn.to/33Yf47U
E-Myth Revisited - https://amzn.to/34aQ8KJ
Ready Fire Aim - https://amzn.to/33YDluF