Currently, I have finished everything except for my digital archive which I will be doing today. I am very happy with my portfolio and feel that it showcases my photography and styling skills. I will be having my final tutorials on Wednesdays where I will be able to fix any last minute flaws. For my digital archive, I will be creating it on Canva (taking inspiration from an old example portfolio provided in my studies).
Category / Portfolio Blog
Website
I will be using WIX to create my website. it will include all of my best work over the past three years, an about me page along with a contact form for potential employers. I will also be including PDF’s of my current FMP, my zine from first year, along with my Shatter Magazine project from second year. I am thinking of possibly including pdf’s of my business module work.
QR code success and Graphic design work
I have managed to include multiple QR codes and successfully linked them to my social medias. I am also half way done in finishing my website. One other thing I have done this week, is include my graphic design work into my Portfolio.
Interactive portfolio?
For my FMP, it is going to be interactive with ARTIVIVE. However, I feel this won’t be a good idea for my portfolio, since the employer would need to physically download the app in order to view my images. Instead, I am thinking of inserting QR codes into my portfolio which will link to my instagram reels and videos which showcase my work.
Final portfolio
At the moment, I have finished creating my portfolio document which includes all of my best work over the past three years. I feel I have included enough at the moment, and will be receiving input from my tutors shortly regarding what needs to be changed. I have also started creating the website on WIX, but am having a little bit of trouble. I may switch to a different software, I will also be discussing this with Chris.
Planning ahead/To do list
- start making your website
- finish your layout on indesign of your final portfolio
- include your graphic design work
- make sure you put your database potential clients into a excel spreadsheet this week and include it in your sketchbook
- continue doing further research into websites
- keep uploading on your instagram
- have a tutorial with mark to showcase him your work so far and make sure you are up to date
- discuss using artivive for your portfolio with Chris
Finalized post card
I wanted my post card to be very creative, which is why I created a tiny cu tout booklet. The first cover page has a circle cutout which showcases my personal photography images on the second page.
Post Card Ideas
I want my post cards to be bold and creative, after speaking to Daniela she suggested I include my own photography. I thought this was a great idea and begun creating draft post cards with my own images. Here is my first draft.
social media’s
I am currently in the process of uploading contents to my instagram daily for my portfolio, I am trying to create a theme with my photos in hopes that the feed with flow well together. I am also currently making my personal website for my blog. I am debating on whether on not I should start “boosting my posts” so that I reach a wider audience. However, I want my instagram growth to be authentic, that way the connections I make are more personable.
To Do List
- do more research into your potential employers and how you can attract them
- begin editing your CV from first years
- update all of your social media platforms and begin posting this week
- make your accounts public and set them to professional so you can track your insights
- make sure you also update your reflective blog
- start creating your post cards