Lots of us use our social media as a portfolio for our photos. It’s a two-birds, one-stone approach because many photographers find new clients through social media. However, the time will come when you need control over what’s seen of your portfolio. That’s when a portfolio website comes in. Social
“Should I have an online portfolio?” I get asked this from time to time. If you are or wish to be a professional photographer then the short answer is YES. If you prefer just to be a keen enthusiast or hobbyist, then it’s a matter of choice. But where to
SlickPic is one of the most exciting products I’ve seen for photographers. It’s been around for over 12 years now — I’m late to the party! — and it does just about everything you need. This review of SlickPic will have two parts: In part one, we’ll be taking a look
Since its rise to popularity around a decade ago, social media has become the go-to way for creatives to share their work. It’s possible to reach and build a wider audience. Connecting with both existing and potential clients was easy. You could curate your posts and show your best work
In this article, I’ll be discussing the main pages you should have on your website and why. The main pages include are: Homepage Product/service page About page Portfolio Contact page You can have additional pages such as pricing, but these are the main pages every website should have. Homepage The
To help support 2020 college grads, Adobe is making its Adobe Portfolio product free for graduates, for one year. Adobe Portfolio lets creatives create a personal website and showcase their work online. Typically, Adobe requires a subscription to either its Creative Cloud Photography or All Apps plans, starting at $9.99
A professional portfolio is a key to attracting new clients. As a freelance photographer, you are responsible for choosing what to include, how to present your images and how to get them in front of your ideal customers. Building your portfolio from scratch can seem daunting, but it does not
Whether you are a model, professional photographer or a weekend photographer, an online portfolio simply makes sense, especially since it is free and easy to create.
I’ve talked about ways to design and develop a great online photography portfolio. Regardless of the platform you choose, one thing reigns true — your website should be catered to your clientele, not you. While you might have grand ideas and think having a large photo appear as the first
Earlier this year, I wrote about the probable demise of Flickr. While it’s still with us, I was recently introduced to a new, unique gallery solution that will be another great alternative to the aging service. And better yet, it helps to bridge the gap between other photography professionals and
Having a custom domain elevates your website to that next step in terms of professionalism. They’re easier to remember, and it can help make you look legit to potential clients. With Adobe Portfolio, using a custom domain has never been easier. Purchase Your Domain Most dot-com domains range from $9.99
I’ve long been a believer in the need to showcase your work. Showing your work will make you better as a photographer, whether you’re a professional or not. But what makes this different from sharing on social media? When I started to get into photography as a hobbyist, I posted
