A portfolio is an album of professional photographs of a model in various looks and poses. This album plays an important role in the career of any model. Only the best photos are placed in the portfolio. Thanks to this album, a potential employer will be able to distinguish you from other models and offer you a job.
Instructions
Step 1
Find a professional photographer. Check out his work and press publications. Talk to the photographer about what looks you would like to appear in front of him, and ask his opinion and advice. Typically, during a photo shoot for a portfolio, the model changes from five to ten looks, so you need a stylist and make-up artist. They will help you create several looks and hairstyles.
Step 2
You will need several sets of clothing and accessories to shoot. Of course, the stylist will bring you the clothes you need, but you shouldn't rely entirely on him and you should bring your own. After you get your hair done and your clothes selected, the most anticipated moment in portfolio creation comes.
Step 3
As a rule, professional photographs are taken only in the photographer's studio. Taking a photo can take anywhere from two to six hours and can be very tiring. During this time, you need to have time to be photographed in several forms: serious, business, funny, shy, casual. If you are the owner of a beautiful figure with good skin, then it is worth taking more full-length shots and in a swimsuit. If you have long and beautiful hair and the correct facial features, it is worth taking more full-face and profile photos. The main idea is to highlight your strengths and hide your weaknesses.
Step 4
The cost and time of making an album directly depends on the required number of photos and the time spent on photo sessions. Photographing can be made with a film or digital camera. Be sure to ask the photographer for a film negative or an electronic copy of the photographs.
