Evolving Portfolios

[chuasam]

Evolve or Perish.
How do you deal with the transition from one style to another as you evolve artistically?
How do you reconcile on your portfolio strong pieces from 4 years ago with current images?

4 years ago, I preferred classic rembrandt style lighting, now I favour the backlit images.

 

[tirediron]

As it happens. I look at the results of every shoot to decide if there's an image I want to include in my portfolio. When I do add one, then I remove an existing one. There are a few that are several years old, but for the most part, it shows my newer work.

 

[chuasam]

The problem comes when there's an image that significant because it is a "local celebrity" but it wasn't as technically good an image.
Or an image that shows the diversity of my work but it just sticks out like a sore thumb.

 

[tirediron]

Those go in the electronic portfolio (iPad). My print portfolio has 20 sleeves (well, 25 actually, but I use 5 for tear sheets) so it's got a finite limit and I try and keep a cohesive look and feel to it. I don't necessarily always put what I think is my best or favorite work in it, rather I include the work which I think has the greatest appeal to people who are willing to pay for my services.

 

[chuasam]

the greatest appeal to people who are willing to pay for my services

There! That's the gist of it and the answer I need.
Thanks John.
time to take out the picture trimmer.

 

[Vtec44]

Be consistent and show what you sell. That's what I stick by when I curate images for my portfolio. So if my style has evolved so much, I would remove those old images that don't fit anymore. That's just me though.

 

[chuasam]

Example of evolving styles.
2012

2016

same model.

 

[table1349]

Example of evolving styles.
2012
View attachment 123591
2016
View attachment 123592
same model.

Quite trying to fool us, those aren't you photos. They can't be. They are IN FOCUS!!!!!!!

 

[gsgary]

2012 was a better year

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[chuasam]

2012 was a better year

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ho ho ho! You're one to say.
I guess it's the same way you might think Bellbottoms and Bouffant hair is better.

 

[chuasam]

Example of evolving styles.
2012
View attachment 123591
2016
View attachment 123592
same model.

Quite trying to fool us, those aren't you photos. They can't be. They are IN FOCUS!!!!!!!

just for you

 

[chuasam]

Be consistent and show what you sell. That's what I stick by when I curate images for my portfolio. So if my style has evolved so much, I would remove those old images that don't fit anymore. That's just me though.

Doesn't getting rid of an old but hopelessly discordant image feel like throwing out a comfy old sweater?

 

[table1349]

Example of evolving styles.
2012
View attachment 123591
2016
View attachment 123592
same model.

Quite trying to fool us, those aren't you photos. They can't be. They are IN FOCUS!!!!!!!

View attachment 123610
just for you

That one is yours. Were you the second shooter???

 

[chuasam]

Example of evolving styles.
2012
View attachment 123591
2016
View attachment 123592
same model.

Quite trying to fool us, those aren't you photos. They can't be. They are IN FOCUS!!!!!!!

View attachment 123610
just for you

That one is yours. Were you the second shooter???

Not sure about you but I don't need a second shooter for creative work.