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What are the most important questions to ask during a photography portfolio review?

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A photography portfolio review is a valuable opportunity to get feedback on your work, improve your skills, and network with other photographers and industry professionals. However, to make the most of it, you need to ask the right questions and be open to constructive criticism. In this article, we will discuss some of the most important questions to ask during a photography portfolio review, and how they can help you grow as a photographer.

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1 Your goals and vision

The first question you should ask yourself before attending a portfolio review is: what are your goals and vision as a photographer? This will help you choose the best reviewers for your work, and prepare a portfolio that reflects your style, interests, and aspirations. You should also communicate your goals and vision to the reviewers, so they can understand your context and give you relevant advice. For example, if you want to pursue a career in photojournalism, you should seek out reviewers who have experience in that field, and show them a portfolio that demonstrates your storytelling skills, ethical standards, and awareness of current issues.

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Krishna Nand

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In a photography portfolio review, delve into the artist's intentions and themes for insights into their creative process. Assess technical proficiency through camera settings and techniques. Evaluate storytelling impact for effective emotion and narrative conveyance. Discuss past feedback for insights into learning and evolution. Explore future vision to understand the photographer's commitment to growth.

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Jean Paul

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What do you want your portfolio to do for you? Who is the person that will help you get there? That's who your portfolio should be for. If you're looking for clients, your portfolio should be different from if you want to be hired by a magazine. It's all about context. So, consider adjusting your portfolio to each situation. You'll get more results that way. And you'll make money faster.

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Photograph means photo +graphic - photons (light particles) + graphic (writing on surface). The quality of photos is in where and how much light should be impressed. It is a matter of our eyes and the light.

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2 Your strengths and weaknesses

The second question you should ask during a portfolio review is: what are your strengths and weaknesses as a photographer? This will help you identify the areas where you excel, and the areas where you need to improve. You should be honest with yourself and the reviewers, and accept their feedback with an open mind. You should also ask for specific examples and suggestions on how to enhance your strengths and overcome your weaknesses. For example, if you have a strong sense of composition, but struggle with lighting, you should ask the reviewers how to improve your lighting techniques, and what resources to consult.

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We can classify the photographs taking sunlight or artificial light. If it is in daylight, the sunlight should be behind the photographer. If we missed it then everything will be wasted.

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3 Your target audience and market

The third question you should ask during a portfolio review is: who is your target audience and market as a photographer? This will help you understand the expectations and preferences of the people who will view, appreciate, and pay for your work. You should also ask the reviewers how to reach and connect with your target audience and market, and what strategies to use to promote your work. For example, if you want to target art collectors and galleries, you should ask the reviewers how to create a consistent and distinctive portfolio, and how to network with curators and agents.

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It is very difficult to understand the mindset of audience. Some will like angle others will like subject. Photography is not a regular business and customers. It will be occasional.

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4 Your challenges and opportunities

The fourth question you should ask during a portfolio review is: what are the challenges and opportunities that you face as a photographer? This will help you recognize the obstacles and possibilities that exist in the photography industry, and how to deal with them. You should also ask the reviewers how they have overcome their own challenges, and how they have seized their own opportunities. For example, if you face a competitive and saturated market, you should ask the reviewers how to stand out from the crowd, and how to find new and niche markets.

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Nowadays there are many costly equipments in the market. Most photographers cannot bare the cost of the equipments. So they must take care of their individual talents.

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5 Your inspiration and motivation

The fifth question you should ask during a portfolio review is: what inspires and motivates you as a photographer? This will help you reconnect with your passion and purpose, and remind you why you love photography. You should also ask the reviewers what inspires and motivates them, and how they keep their creativity and enthusiasm alive. For example, if you are inspired by nature and social issues, you should ask the reviewers how they balance their personal and professional projects, and how they cope with the emotional and ethical aspects of photography.

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Jean Paul

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Here is a strategy you can start using today. Ask yourself, "What do I want people to feel when they look at my portfolio?" Go beyond the need for validation and admiration for your work. Imagine you were a messenger, so you're just conveying a statement. What is the message? Think about that on a deep level. You'll know when you're clear because you will feel relieved. When you are in that spot, you're ready to create. Try it!

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6 Your next steps and actions

The sixth and final question you should ask during a portfolio review is: what are the next steps and actions that you need to take as a photographer? This will help you translate the feedback and advice that you received into concrete and achievable goals, and create a plan to follow up and implement them. You should also ask the reviewers how to measure your progress and success, and how to keep in touch and maintain a relationship with them. For example, if you need to update your portfolio and website, you should ask the reviewers how to do it effectively, and when to contact them again for further feedback.

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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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Jean Paul

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Sometimes it's best not to ask questions. Instead, just watch the reactions. While there's room for error, people reveal a lot on their faces. Look at what they seem to be thinking and feeling when they review your photos. Now, don't get stuck on it. But paying attention to action will reveal a lot to you. People lie. But initial reactions tend to be based on truth.

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How beautiful is your imagination? What is the most beautiful imagination you have had lately? A picture speaks a thousand words. Imagination is always beautiful, if one can imagine beautifully, beauty can be seen in the work of an artist.

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