What a Modelling Portfolio Needs Before You Submit
What a Modelling Portfolio Needs Before You Submit to Agencies
Agencies scan fast- often ten seconds a portfolio. Here's genuine insider guidance on what needs to be in that ten seconds.
The core shots
Headshot, three-quarter, full-length
Most agencies want, at minimum: a clean headshot with natural expression, a three-quarter shot, and a full-length shot. One or two versatile additional looks round this out- more than that starts diluting the set rather than strengthening it.
Consistency over one standout image
Agencies are judging how you photograph repeatedly, not once. A portfolio with one striking image and four inconsistent ones reads worse than five solid, consistent frames.
Keep retouching natural
Heavy filtering or retouching works against you- agencies need to see what you actually look like, since that's what shows up at a casting. Natural skin retouching is standard; anything more is a red flag to an experienced agency eye.
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