jophus14

I looking to start putting my portfolio together soon and I have some questions as far as how to construct it. Since it is going to be a hard copy, how big should the images be: 8X10, 11X17, etc? How many images should a portfolio contain? I was thinking of putting about 10 of my best images in it. Should it be broken up into any specific categories (exterior, interior, residential, commercial)? I'm looking for some advice from those that have a portfolio or employers that have seen some nice portfolios. Thanks.

Koper

is the portfolio a student one or a company one?

innerdream

Hi - 8x10/10 images is fine and group them by catagory as you mentioned. I see a lot of portfolios and Architectural images.

jophus14

I work at a firm now and I don't plan on going anywhere, but i would like to get a portfolio of my images together just to have.

aaron-cds

8 x 10 is what I use. Renderings usually look better when they're smaller.

What office do you work at?

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jophus14

The only problem with have images that are 8X10 is that you loss some of the small detail in the image. I usually render out my images at 3600X2400 so the image is big enough to see all of the detail. The good thing about having images that are 8 X 10 are that it won't seem like your lugging around a big book of images.

eksg

I recommend that you make it in the un-conventional way.try having a 9X14 printout,or something like that.Try to make it like a brochure of yourself.As for me,making a conventional 8x10 is something that everyone would do.If all the portfolio were piled up,your portfolio will stand out from the rest..well that is just some marketing strategy and personal preference,im just giving you an idea of how to market yourself.make it very corporate,neat,and concise.10 is enough.but make sure you have some more prints of your other works reserved,just in case they are not convinced and started to ask for more samples.another tip is also keep a printout with a watermark that you can leave with them just in case they wanted a copy so you dont have to leave your portfolio with them.gudluck!!

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jophus14

That's good advice Eksg, it should stand out but not cry for attention. Having images with watermarks as well as backup images is also a good idea. Like I said before, I don't plan on leaving my job at all, but I want to get a portfolio rolling. Thanks to all of you for your advice.