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Hi everybody..i have finaly posted after having a decent look around here;).
just looking for some advice really.i am about to start my extended diploma level 3 photography course in now less than a weeks time(30th):eek: the thing is iv totally gone blank regarding my portfolio of pictures.I did not like my old one and have now started a new one and am rushing round like a blue a**e fly getting all in a muddle.I know its only a college course and only level 3 but iv had no previous photography education have only self taught with personal passion.My biggest problem is a print portfolio.I have the eos 550d but a really useless epson printer.
has any body got any tips for getting an emergency portfolio together and any ideas of what would be the best images to use :(
any advice would be so greatly appreciated
lookforward to hearing from you:)
salix
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get DSCL to do the printing, they have really quick turnaround, usually next day :thumbs:
 
thankyou for that.
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If you're in a hurry, use a photobooth in a local D&P shop like Boots. Good quality, big prints, in an hour.
 
Have a look as some previous portfolios if you can. And then do something DIFFERENT! Try to come up with some new ideas. Something I say to students is take the photo...and then take it again.

DO NOT include in your portfolio:

1/ Blurry stream/waterfall
2/ Blurry waves on a beach
3/ Pier/road/railway tracks moving to vanishing point at sunset
4/ Self portrait of half your face, especially in mono
5/ Anything to do with spot colour. Spot colour is a sign of the devil's work

...as all of those have been done to death:gag:

Good luck with the course!
 
jon ryan said:
Have a look as some previous portfolios if you can. And then do something DIFFERENT! Try to come up with some new ideas. Something I say to students is take the photo...and then take it again.

DO NOT include in your portfolio:

1/ Blurry stream/waterfall
2/ Blurry waves on a beach
3/ Pier/road/railway tracks moving to vanishing point at sunset
4/ Self portrait of half your face, especially in mono
5/ Anything to do with spot colour. Spot colour is a sign of the devil's work

...as all of those have been done to death:gag:

Good luck with the course!
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I would include all of those, even if they are a bit cliched - shows you know the techniques. Then include something different, to show you've got a mind of your own :)
 
thankyou all so much to those who have replied it is more than helpful so thanks again.In regards to the printing of my images i have decided to go with my local photography shop who will do them in any size,great quality and for a very decent price.Only 4 days to go untill i start!!(yikes).my problem is now choosing the images for it.I quite like blurr when its done correctly and for the right image.I have an image of a beautiful stream which i only did yesterday but thought about playing around with some blurr as the background was a little noisey and just wanted to get the calming effect of the stream and its movement.i nearly broke my back trying to get the shot low down and on very uneven ground lol! so i would hope and prey that 1 comes out as wanted.
again thanks all so very much
xx
 
interesting reading..thanks liam
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I was recently in the same boat, I had to put a portfolio together for an HND course at the Glasgow met with less than a weeks notice. Include your fave photos and put a post-it note explaining why you chose each photo and the settings used. Make a mental note of the PP you done and why you did it. I got a glowing report when I handed mine in, and was told it was one of the better ones submitted!
 
TheRightMoments said:
Jessops do great prints real quick if you have one near by - they will print what you want in what ever size as well.
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No, they won't. Jessops don't offer matt prints according to the manager of the only branch within 50 miles of us, only lustre, which is still too glossy for me.
 
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