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Hit The Streets with Valerie Jardin

18: How to Prepare for a Portfolio Review with bob Soltys

Jan 19, 2017
Photographer Bob Soltys shares tips and advice on portfolio reviews, including making a good impression, handling rejection, and improving for future reviews. Prepare your portfolio with physical prints and professional presentation. Handle criticism and believe in yourself. Choose arresting images and strong composition for sequencing. Prepare for second chances and support the show.
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Quick takeaways

  • Preparing for a portfolio review requires presenting oneself professionally and confidently, focusing on the positive aspects of one's work, and having a backup project in case the first one doesn't resonate with the reviewer.
  • Handling rejection in the portfolio review process involves staying positive, believing in oneself and the work being presented, and utilizing negative feedback as an opportunity to learn, refine, and explore alternative avenues to showcase the work.

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Preparing for Portfolio Reviews

When preparing for a portfolio review, it is important to not only gather good pictures and present them properly, but also to prepare oneself. This includes making a good first impression by being professionally presented, properly attired, and confident. It is crucial to focus on the positive aspects of one's work and be concise in describing it. The reviewer's time should be respected, so it is advisable to have a backup project in case the first one doesn't resonate with them. Believing in oneself and staying true to one's own style is essential, as trying to imitate others or fit a certain expectation may result in inconsistency and loss of authenticity.

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