Male model portfolio is a resource that allows for male individuals to present their work to an employer. It is an opportunity to show their experience and capabilities through a series of well presented and high quality photographs. Portfolios allow for models to collate their best work to date and arrange in a portfolio that is professional and impressive. It is important to spend a lot of time perfecting your portfolio to a high standard as this may be the first thing a client sees prior to meeting you in person. Absorb the pointers below of how to achieve a male model portfolio that you are proud of.

Format

Portfolios are available in a print and online format. It is up to the individual which you choose yet the Internet is a resource that is expanding and is desirable for many models. The benefits are much greater due to the accessibility and ease of an e-Folio over printed material with many opting for the online format. It may be worthwhile to have both to cover all areas as clients may prefer a printed catalogue of work or the wifi may be disconnected due to a fault. It will show integrity and commitment if you are organised in the event of an error or slow connection.

Layout

It is important to consider the layout of your portfolio to ensure that the resource is appealing and eye catching. Be creative without designing an overly fussy layout that looks distracting and amateur. A professional and sleek portfolio is much more desirable and easy to navigate through. A potential client will prefer a clean and sharp design that is well thought out and concise. Adding too many images to one page or an excessive amount of borders and icons will be interpreted as messy and cluttered, which will most likely go against you.

Images

Always use images that are captured by a professional photographer to produce shots of a high standard. It is important that the shots are sharp, clear and excellent quality to impress an employer. Blurred and self taken photos will not be perceived well and will go against you. Never use images taken on a night out or selfies as a client wishes to see a professional representation of the model and their experience to date. Only modelling photos will suffice, which show a range of different poses. Choose a photographer that you feel comfortable working with to get the best out of the session. Publications such as GQ, Esquire and Men’s Health may assess your images for a potential role with the magazine!

Relevant

It is important to keep your portfolio up to date and relevant as the industry continues to evolve. It is pointless presenting a catalogue of work that is very old and does not represent your current capabilities and status. After completing new roles ensure that you add these to your portfolio as soon as possible. E-folios will allow for you to upload new images easily whereas printed versions will usually require for you to remove older images to make room for new ones. It is also important to be relevant to the role that you are applying for to demonstrate your suitability to the role. Tailor your catalogue of work to directly appeal to a new employer.