Photography portfolios are invaluable tools to display your work. You can use portfolios for job interviews, Photography classes or even for clients. Either way, you want your portfolio to capture who you are as a jewellery photographer and showcase your talents.
Throughout this article, we will discuss several tips to help you put together your portfolio.
Statement of intent
Firstly, you need to explain your portfolio’s purpose and your artistic visions in a written brief at the beginning of your portfolio. Statements can be beneficial to explain different sections of your portfolio because it can answer questions your photos may not.
Decide on a theme for your portfolio
Getting your sense of style across in your photos is key; you may want to categorise your photos. You can organise your photos depending on the subject, style or colour. Use sites like Behance and Pinterest for inspiration.
Content
Whilst showing off your best work is important, but, it’s also essential to show how versatile you can be. It’s crucial that your photos aren’t too similar, or it could lead to your portfolio becoming repetitive and boring.
Consider your audience
Think about who is going to be looking at your photography portfolio and therefore the reaction you want to evoke. Make sure to prioritise the shots you want them to see and break up the imagery.
Presentation
Think about how you’re presenting your portfolio if your cv or brief requires it to be in pdf format or even in a physical album it may be stated in the job description. If it isn’t making sure you have both a digital and a physical copy at hand is a good idea.
Annotations
Written annotations are a useful way of explaining your intent with your shots; this is a good idea for students to include. Explaining your thought process can improve a grade because it provides more information to an examiner.
Use Portfolio Templates
Utilising free templates that can be found online can be an excellent way of improving the aesthetics of your jewellery photography portfolio. The right portfolio can also add a more professional touch. There are plenty of free templates online. Select a template that fits your photography aesthetic and therefore reflects your creative vision constructively.
Include client reviews of your photography
As long as it is appropriate and allowed, client reviews can encourage how your portfolio is viewed and, consequently, can be an excellent way of showing your talents and reliability.
Look for inspiration for your portfolio
There are plenty of photography portfolios to look at online for inspiration. It can be a good idea to look at different portfolios in order to give yourself some ideas. However, your portfolio mustn’t drift from your individual style.
Overall, your portfolio is your chance to tell your story as an eCommerce photographer and should reflect you and your unique style.
If you’re struggling for prompts for your photography check out our article on prompts here.
