How to Develop a Portfolio for Photojournalism
Photojournalists capture images that tell a story. Often photojournalists work for newspapers and magazines, taking pictures related to world, national or local events. A successful photojournalist is technically savvy and persistent in getting necessary shots. Some photojournalists attend college or technical school where they work to put together a portfolio. Other photojournalists are self-taught but still need to put together a good display of their photos. Most editors will require a portfolio to view your past work before hiring you.
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Instructions
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Take single-shot photographs that would be interesting for photojournalism. Find events or breaking news, such as a house fire, to focus on as a subject. You can also take a series of photos to tell a story, such as at a sporting event.
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Select 10 to 20 of your best images. You don't want your portfolio to be too large. These pictures should be technically proficient, combined with excellent color.
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Choose images that show your range in experience. Include some action shots along with posed stills so that the editor can see that you're able to take different types of pictures.
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Print your pictures out on high-quality paper to best showcase your work.
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Use an album to display your work. The album should be elegant but minimal. You don't want to distract from your photos, so a white or black background is usually preferred.
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Pick your best two photographs from your selection. Put your second best photograph on the first page. End strong by placing your very best picture on the last page of your portfolio.
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Include captions for all of your photos. The captions should be spell-checked and grammar-checked.
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Allow family, friends and other photojournalists to view your portfolio. They can provide helpful feedback to ensure that your portfolio is flawless.
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Tips & Warnings
Develop a website to go along with your physical portfolio. On your website, you can include more of your work and contact information.
References
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