Portfolio for colleges

[hirschizer]

well i gotta get a portfolio together i was wondering how i should put it together should i have some matted with mat board and some in some kind of binder or something?(this is for colleges to look at during lets say an interview)

 

[craig]

Personally I would go with the photos matted. Preferably window mats. They are much easier to handle and view.

 

[hirschizer]

Thanks could u explain what window matting is I'm not quite sure what the type of matting that i do is called

 

[ladyphotog]

You need something that looks like a book, maybe in 11x14.
http://www.dickblick.com/zz152/35/
It's easy to transport and professional looking.

 

[craig]

Window matts to me; consist of the image taped on a matt (archival matt board and tape) with a flip up window or second board. Not sure if this is the norm anymore and it can get real expensive.