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What are some of the key elements of a lifestyle photography portfolio?

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Lifestyle photography is a genre that captures people in natural and authentic situations, often with a storytelling or emotional appeal. It can be used for personal projects, social media, blogs, magazines, or commercial purposes. But how do you create a lifestyle photography portfolio that showcases your skills, style, and vision? Here are some of the key elements to consider.

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DAVID CASTEEL

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1 Choose your niche

One of the first steps to building a lifestyle photography portfolio is to define your niche and target audience. What kind of lifestyle do you want to portray? What are your passions, interests, and values? Who are your ideal clients or collaborators? Choosing a niche will help you narrow down your focus, find your voice, and attract the right opportunities.

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While being “specialized” has traditionally been considered a best practice, I’m offering an alternative point of view. Rather than specialize in subject or narrative, I focus more on ‘how’ I shoot rather that ‘what’. My non-studio fashion work and corporate lifestyle have a lot of overlap. My quasi-journalistic style could apply to many industries and my clients seem to enjoy the range.

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2 Select your best work

Your portfolio should include only your best and most relevant work that reflects your niche and style. Aim for quality over quantity, and avoid repetition or filler images. A good rule of thumb is to have 10 to 20 images per project or category, and to update your portfolio regularly with fresh and diverse content.

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3 Organize your portfolio

Your portfolio should be easy to navigate and showcase your work in a logical and coherent way. You can organize your portfolio by categories, themes, projects, or clients, depending on your goals and preferences. You can also use subheadings, captions, or descriptions to provide some context and background information for your images.

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4 Showcase your versatility

While it is important to have a consistent and recognizable style, you also want to show your versatility and adaptability as a lifestyle photographer. You can do this by featuring different types of lifestyle photography, such as candid, editorial, documentary, or environmental. You can also experiment with different lighting, angles, compositions, locations, and editing techniques to create variety and contrast.

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5 Tell a story

One of the main objectives of lifestyle photography is to tell a story or convey a mood or emotion. Your portfolio should demonstrate your ability to capture the essence and personality of your subjects, as well as the atmosphere and context of the scene. You can use storytelling elements such as colors, props, gestures, expressions, and interactions to create a narrative and engage your viewers.

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This is a really important point in selecting images. I find myself more able to weed out my “favorites” if they also happen to be outliers in the narrative. Also remember that the traditional “story arc” (in three acts) can really help you guide your decisions.

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6 Include testimonials

Another way to enhance your lifestyle photography portfolio is to include testimonials from your previous clients, collaborators, or subjects. Testimonials can help you build trust, credibility, and reputation, as well as showcase your professionalism and communication skills. You can ask for feedback via email, social media, or online platforms, and select the most positive and relevant quotes to display on your portfolio.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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I regularly break all of these “rules”. I fall in love with all of my images and tend to overshare. Despite this, I’m doing pretty well. This may have more to do with my personality than my pictures though. in practice, your book should be able to do all the talking. It’s a bit like dating. It’s probably best to leave them wanting more. The struggle is real.

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1 Choose your niche

2 Select your best work

3 Organize your portfolio

4 Showcase your versatility

5 Tell a story

6 Include testimonials

7 Here’s what else to consider

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