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How to photograph work for your portfolio | Creative Lives in Progress

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While it can be hard to know where to start with photographing your work, you don’t need to be a professional to do it well. There are some universal principles that are always worth learning, so whether you’re a student, just starting out, or looking to upskill, we’re covering all of the essentials – from setting up your shoot, to capturing objects and printed material. You can spend ages getting your work right, but then comes putting it into context for your portfolio. You might be a ceramicist, designer, or anything in between – whether you need to shoot objects, garments or printed material, we’ve got you covered in our very first illustrated guide. And the good news is that you don’t even need fancy equipment to do this well. Digital mock-ups and templates can be hugely useful when putting a portfolio together. They offer a controlled environment – from lighting to angles and context, and you’re not limited by space, or photography equipment available to you. However, for creativ

How to photograph work for your portfolio by Creative Lives in Progress How To Published 21st May 2024 Chapters Chapters Why is it worth photographing your work? Before you begin: What are you looking to achieve? What equipment do you need? Setting up your shoot How to photograph objects How to photograph books and printed material How to photograph posters and artwork How to photograph installations After the shoot: Editing your photographs While it can be hard to know where to start with photographing your work, you don’t need to be a professional to do it well. There are some universal prin

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