Summer’s the time to work on that portfolio… and yourself – 12 tips

A photographer I work with here at the paper recently asked me to send him “a couple portfolio tips” to share with his students at the local technical college. I began writing what was coming to mind and the next thing I knew, I was on #8 and I still wasn’t done. Because here’s the thing: preparing a portfolio and getting a job isn’t as easy as just making a good edit and attaching a résumé and cover letter.

Here are 12 things I think it takes to someday put together a solid portfolio and be the “whole package” an employer is looking for.

Link: The Visual Student » Summer’s the time to work on that portfolio… and yourself – 12 tips