How to make a Portfolio for Modeling

Why do I need a portfolio and how to build the most attractive portfolio? These are some questions that usually come in mind for any model who is about to start their career in the modeling industry. Modeling is a career that comes with diverse types as well as tough competition. If you want to stand out from the crowd in this field, there is no doubt that a unique and killer portfolio is much more important than anything else. A portfolio is a combination of all your completed work you have done in a field you are approaching; it can be a physical book or an online pdf file or a website. Your portfolio must contain a variety of works than you can carry out and your professionalism. 

So, are you ready to know, generally, about how to build a modeling portfolio? Then stick around until the end.

Steps to making a Modeling Portfolio:

• Start by creating a brand of yourself:

Think about what you like and what speaks to you. What is your personality like? What are your interests? What makes you happy? Think about what you have to offer as a model, and find the way you express your talent. Choose the theme that inspires you (classic, quirky, natural), and represents what you stand for. Find inspiration that you can do consistently and enjoy doing it. It doesn’t matter that you can only work with fashion-related theme, if you are interested in different model style you can totally pick that theme for you to make your portfolio. Remember that your portfolio should be a reflection of you as a person, so don’t be afraid of putting yourself out there. People want to work with you that’s why presenting yourself first is crucial in any career. It can be cool to show a little of your personal style in your pictures! Once you are happy with your collection that you put together for your portfolio, you will need a platform to show your work. You can make your website or represent yourself through the help of social media. You can also pitch your portfolio to the agencies or brands you want to work with.

• Shooting a portfolio:

Once you have decided on what aspect of modeling you want to work with, start taking you photos that you can use in your portfolio. Make sure that they are high quality and that they show your best features. Take pictures of everything that you like doing, from your makeup to your outfit choices to your hobbies and interests. Try to incorporate as many photos as you can in your portfolio to stand out from the crowd, because each and every person is different form one another, each person has different qualities to express themselves. Try not to copy other people’s work or style, always be true to yourself. Remember to keep your photos consistent, use same filter or shooting with the same lighting style will make your photos more recognizable and help to create a cohesive portfolio. If you hire a professional photographer, your portfolio will come out better.

• Build a website to showcase your work:

Next set up a website where you can show off your work and interact with clients. A website is the perfect place to display your photos and provide information about your model services. You can easily set up a website using WordPress, Squarespace or another website builder tool. Some websites even offer built-in tools to help you create a professional-looking site without any technical knowledge required. Once you have set up your website, be sure to include a contact form for potential clients to contact you directly for more information. Adding contact details to your website will give your customers easy access to your information and make them more likely to reach out to you when they are looking for a model. You can also use your website to advertise your services and attract new customers. Check out similar sites to get ideas and inspiration for your own page designs and make it as appealing as possible to your target audience. Once your site is ready, you can get started working with local agencies and production companies by posting casting calls and advertisements on your website. 

A modeling portfolio allows for future clients and hiring managers to understand what style fits you and if your unique style can work with theirs. Staying confident and believing in yourself will take you the farthest in this journey.