I often get questions from photographers about creating portfolios. Are portfolios a collection of "greatest hits" or a group of images on a theme? What if you have a solid theme but the images don't look like they relate to each other? How many images go in a typical portfolio? Is a portfolio for print or the web? Do you need a portfolio to apply to a competition or exhibition? There are a lot of misperceptions about portfolio building, so I thought it would be fun to host a Q + A. Folks sent in some great questions and I recorded my answers.

If you'd like to really dive deep into this topic, take a look at my Visionary Portfolio e-course. I offer it a couple times a year. Creating a photography portfolio can be an incredibly meaningful personal practice. It's also a way to really refine your vision as an artist. I hope the Q + A helps clarify the process so you can take your next steps with more energy, inspiration, and confidence.

Q + A Part Two

In the second installment of the Q + A, I talk about portfolio presentation. I got a lot of questions about showing portfolios at portfolio review events, so I go over print sizing, paper choices, writing powerful artist's statements, and other helpful details. As someone who has run portfolio review events and served many times as a reviewer, I've really seen it all when it comes to portfolio presentation. In part two, I'll share what I think are the best practices. I also include a helpful list of the top 16 portfolio review events in the U.S. and abroad. If you're considering attending a portfolio review event, the list will be a helpful starting point for your research.

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