I’ve been putting this off for some time and know that I need to create a project portfolio to show potential clients. I want to create a photo portfolio so that I can show people what I have done.
Looking for feedback on how you created and organized yours. Please share any and all suggestions and comments.
I am currently scheduling appointments with previous clients to photograph some of my work.
I envision 4×6 or 5×7 photos (1-2 per page) with brief descriptions of the work. I am also considering a small synopsis of the project and perhaps including some general budget #’s. I could also include the name of the client since they would be on the reference list.
What do you think?
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It would make sense to back it up with a website porfolio, as well.
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I'm also looking at the website end, but I wanted something tangible to show people when I meet with them.
For the near future, the hard copy may also be less expensive.
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I would keep the names and references separate.
You don't want just anyone that is just pawing through the books to see that.
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A-holes. Hey every group has to have one. And I have been elected to be the one. I should make that my tagline.
bill,
keep the references seperate, but maybe include "Johnson Addition" in the photos?
I certainly don't wan't to intrude on the privacy of past clients, but this will also not see mass distribution. I intend to take it to initial meetings to show what I am cabable of.
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Just my thoughts but I would leave the budget numbers out as each and every project is unique enough that the price likely wouldn't be the same. Maybe a range price (i.e. $5k -7k) would be good?
Mike,
I was thinking about the budget numbers and intended to show a range, but it may be better to leave them out.
There are a lot of variables in pricing a project. I was just thinking that it might help some potential clients see that a kitchen will cost between $xx-yy and a bath will cost between $aa-bb.
Figured this would help eliminate pursuing leads when their budgets are unrealistic.
Still open to all options though.
Thanks
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