Yes, I agree, you should be educated more in portfolio building. If you are a fine arts major, sit down with your most supportive instructors and your 20-30 "best" pieces. The objective eye will help you sort the images out.(posted 9386 days ago)Try to pick 12-17 images. 17 is high, anyone who is looking at your portfolio has already formed an opinion of you after 10 pics. So don't smother them with work.
Try to separate your emotions from your pieces. PIck the best crafted and composed images, the ones that stand out and are striking. If the choice is between content and good visual organization, I would go for the visual organization.
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