Portfolio, Photo Genres

Portfolio, Photo Genres

Definitions

Portfolio - An artist's portfolio is an edited collection of their best artwork intended to showcase an artist's style or method of work.

• A photographic portfolio is quite simply a collection of work. The common misconception is that it is required to be a 'best of' of all the work you've ever done. Although this can be true in some cases, it is more likely to be a series of work with a unifying theme, style or taken through a specific medium.

Aesthetic - refers to the principles of the nature and appreciation of beauty. Judging beauty and other aesthetic qualities of photographs is a highly subjective task.

Resolution -  is the quality of the image. As the resolution goes up, the image becomes more clear. It becomes sharper, more defined, and more detailed as well.

What makes a good portfolio?

• Consistent style.
• Aesthetics - pleasing to the eye
• Linked to the theme.
• Similar edit treatment.
• Limit the formal elements to 2-3 max.
• Presentation.
• Select and showcase best images. 

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