Comments on: The Best Thing I’ve Done for My Photography In The Past Year http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2009/archives/3205 Scoops, tips and comments published exclusively for friends of Scott Kelby Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:57:30 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Top 10 Reasons To Go To Photoshop World (Part 2) « mikelao photography http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2009/archives/3205/comment-page-1#comment-126557 Top 10 Reasons To Go To Photoshop World (Part 2) « mikelao photography Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:29:42 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/?p=3205#comment-126557 [...] Scott actually had his portfolio reviewed by Joe McNally. Read his blog post about the review to find out [...] [...] Scott actually had his portfolio reviewed by Joe McNally. Read his blog post about the review to find out [...]

]]> By: Sean Sullivan http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2009/archives/3205/comment-page-1#comment-123995 Sean Sullivan Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:13:56 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/?p=3205#comment-123995 I was lucky enough to have Joe do a 15 min critique of my photos at Moose's DLWS in Vermont last October. He's a great guy, very easy to talk to..just down to earth. His comments really helped me. I was lucky enough to have Joe do a 15 min critique of my photos at Moose’s DLWS in Vermont last October. He’s a great guy, very easy to talk to..just down to earth. His comments really helped me.

]]> By: alanvalek.com http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2009/archives/3205/comment-page-1#comment-123943 alanvalek.com Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:58:50 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/?p=3205#comment-123943 That's awesome. I'm glad you guys are doing the design portfolios as well now too, or so I hear. That’s awesome. I’m glad you guys are doing the design portfolios as well now too, or so I hear.

]]> By: debbi http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2009/archives/3205/comment-page-1#comment-123911 debbi Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:20:08 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/?p=3205#comment-123911 I second the motion for you to do a blog about putting together a portfolio. 11X14? Borders? What kind of folder? Thanks Debbi I second the motion for you to do a blog about putting together a portfolio. 11X14? Borders? What kind of folder?
Thanks
Debbi

]]> By: Bryce Mansfield http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2009/archives/3205/comment-page-1#comment-123890 Bryce Mansfield Mon, 02 Feb 2009 21:16:07 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/?p=3205#comment-123890 Wow, this is great advice...I would be interested in doing this myself. I'm sure I would have to get some thick skin in a hurry...but I also know it would help a ton too! Thanks Scott! Wow, this is great advice…I would be interested in doing this myself. I’m sure I would have to get some thick skin in a hurry…but I also know it would help a ton too!

Thanks Scott!

]]> By: Jeff Revell http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2009/archives/3205/comment-page-1#comment-123876 Jeff Revell Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:51:41 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/?p=3205#comment-123876 When you see folks standing in line for the portfolio reviews at PSW, its always interesting to see how many different styles of portfolios there are. Some folks have their images on a slideshow on their computers, some have the large folio of mounted prints, sometimes it's as simple as a photo album. I think the real key to a good portfolio isn't necessarily the way you present your images but rather which images you present. It's hard to summarize your complete body of work in about 12 to 15 images but that is the best way to do it. Force yourself to really find your best work and edit your shots down to as few as possible while still being able to represent your entire portfolio. Forcing yourself to go through that type of selection will probably be harder than any portfolio review you ever receive. When you see folks standing in line for the portfolio reviews at PSW, its always interesting to see how many different styles of portfolios there are. Some folks have their images on a slideshow on their computers, some have the large folio of mounted prints, sometimes it’s as simple as a photo album. I think the real key to a good portfolio isn’t necessarily the way you present your images but rather which images you present. It’s hard to summarize your complete body of work in about 12 to 15 images but that is the best way to do it. Force yourself to really find your best work and edit your shots down to as few as possible while still being able to represent your entire portfolio. Forcing yourself to go through that type of selection will probably be harder than any portfolio review you ever receive.

]]> By: Chris MacDonald http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2009/archives/3205/comment-page-1#comment-123874 Chris MacDonald Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:33:55 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/?p=3205#comment-123874 Scott maybe you can give us some insight of how to best present a portfolio for an editor to look at. What are the common methods and products editors would recommend. Scott maybe you can give us some insight of how to best present a portfolio for an editor to look at. What are the common methods and products editors would recommend.

]]> By: Gene Browder http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2009/archives/3205/comment-page-1#comment-123868 Gene Browder Mon, 02 Feb 2009 17:25:59 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/?p=3205#comment-123868 O.K. let me get this straight. You, Scott Kelby, know about lighting techniques and exposure; you have some of the best equipment and you know how to use it; and you know Photoshop like the back of your hand. Why do I get the feeling that any conversation you would have with Joe McNally would be so far over my head that ...... Even so, I would have loved to hear it. Gene O.K. let me get this straight. You, Scott Kelby, know about lighting techniques and exposure; you have some of the best equipment and you know how to use it; and you know Photoshop like the back of your hand. Why do I get the feeling that any conversation you would have with Joe McNally would be so far over my head that ……

Even so, I would have loved to hear it.

Gene

]]> By: David Latour http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2009/archives/3205/comment-page-1#comment-123865 David Latour Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:46:30 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/?p=3205#comment-123865 I have taken some modeling photos of my daughter. She very interested in getting into modeling. Who do you suggest I get to make up a portfolio book. I have looked into Mpix but did not see any kind of portfolio books. I did see the hard backs will that work. Any help would be great. I have taken some modeling photos of my daughter. She very interested in getting into modeling. Who do you suggest I get to make up a portfolio book. I have looked into Mpix but did not see any kind of portfolio books. I did see the hard backs will that work. Any help would be great.

]]> By: Ken http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2009/archives/3205/comment-page-1#comment-123855 Ken Mon, 02 Feb 2009 15:43:00 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/?p=3205#comment-123855 Wow Scott, you are a brave soul..... I don't take rejection or criticism (though constructive) very well... my pocketbook does not permit me to come to Photo world...but I was coming I would put on a disguise before letting someone critique my work insecure in KY Ken Wow Scott,

you are a brave soul…..

I don’t take rejection or criticism (though constructive) very well…

my pocketbook does not permit me to come to Photo world…but I was coming I would put on a disguise before letting someone critique my work

insecure in KY
Ken

]]> By: bold http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2009/archives/3205/comment-page-1#comment-123848 bold Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:54:43 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/?p=3205#comment-123848 great post! i learned a bit just with this shot of you in action... maybe you could do a post about what makes up a good portfolio for a review... looks like you have what 11x14s with chunky white borders? as a new photographer, i would be appreciative! great post! i learned a bit just with this shot of you in action…

maybe you could do a post about what makes up a good portfolio for a review… looks like you have what 11×14s with chunky white borders?

as a new photographer, i would be appreciative!

]]> By: Doug http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2009/archives/3205/comment-page-1#comment-123837 Doug Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:29:31 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/?p=3205#comment-123837 I have to totally agree Scott! Last year's Photoshop World in Orlando Joe McNally reviewed my portfolio and I pretty much felt the same way after as you. He actually challenged me to try taking a new direction with my photography. Giving me a whole new perspective in photography to get me out of my comfortable zone as he put it. I would highly recommend going to the portfolio review! I have to totally agree Scott! Last year’s Photoshop World in Orlando Joe McNally reviewed my portfolio and I pretty much felt the same way after as you. He actually challenged me to try taking a new direction with my photography. Giving me a whole new perspective in photography to get me out of my comfortable zone as he put it. I would highly recommend going to the portfolio review!

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