It's time to get a fashion portfolio, but which size should I choose?

Noob · 05-01-2011, 04:43 AM

In an ideal world I would like a portfolio which fits images the exact size than a standard magazine photograph such as Vogue or Harper's Bazaar, this is not too small not too big I think, the 14 by something version is too big and too expensive for a poor Fashion Photography student like me. The only portfolio maker I could find in Paris offers an 11x8.5 portfolio book but I just measured my latest copy of Vogue, the dimensions are off a little... (Or maybe I just suck at measuring stuff?)

Anyway, what do you think is the right size? And before anyone says I should use an iPad I don't want to, I think using an iPad is nowhere as classy as a leather portfolio with my logo on it, the smell of leather and luxurious prints!

Noob · 05-01-2011, 06:33 PM

Or should I have a Full Frame sized book (non cropped to magazine ratio)?

SpecialK · 05-01-2011, 07:03 PM

Big enough to hold 11x14's, though the image itself can be a little smaller.

Noob · 05-02-2011, 04:14 AM

Originally posted by SpecialK

Big enough to hold 11x14's, though the image itself can be a little smaller.

Why so big? That's even bigger than my laptop!

calicojack · 05-02-2011, 05:11 AM

IMHO, the 11 X 14 page size with about 8.5 X 11 (Approx magazine page) size prints is the best way to go (unless you have a desire to go really huge). The slightly oversized page will give a nice isolation border all around the image and make the presentation much nicer (sort of like matting a photo).

SpecialK · 05-02-2011, 12:04 PM

Originally posted by Noob

Why so big? That's even bigger than my laptop!

Like Schindler said...it's "the presentation".

Noob · 05-02-2011, 06:41 PM

I see! I will get one of those then but I'll have to wait a bit, low on cash... Can you tell me what the exact measurements for a standard full page photograph in a magazine like Vogue or Harper's Bazaar is by the way (For my crop settings in Lightroom)?

Also do magazines usually expect pre-cropped images?

SpecialK · 05-02-2011, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Can you tell me what the exact measurements for a standard full page photograph in a magazine like Vogue or Harper's Bazaar is by the way?

Also do magazines usually expect pre-cropped images?

Can you not measure one at a bookstore?

Magazines like loose crops so there is room for type. Don't get too hung up on the proportions for your book. Art directors will tell you what the job requires.

Noob · 05-03-2011, 02:24 AM

Originally posted by SpecialK

Can you not measure one at a bookstore?

Magazines like loose crops so there is room for type. Don't get too hung up on the proportions for your book. Art directors will tell you what the job requires.

Okay, so I put uncropped images in my portfolio and on my website when I get one right?

SpecialK are you a Fashion Photographer?

05-01-2011, 04:43 AM	#1
Noob Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 127	It's time to get a fashion portfolio, but which size should I choose? In an ideal world I would like a portfolio which fits images the exact size than a standard magazine photograph such as Vogue or Harper's Bazaar, this is not too small not too big I think, the 14 by something version is too big and too expensive for a poor Fashion Photography student like me. The only portfolio maker I could find in Paris offers an 11x8.5 portfolio book but I just measured my latest copy of Vogue, the dimensions are off a little... (Or maybe I just suck at measuring stuff?) Anyway, what do you think is the right size? And before anyone says I should use an iPad I don't want to, I think using an iPad is nowhere as classy as a leather portfolio with my logo on it, the smell of leather and luxurious prints!

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
The Politics of Fashion Part 21 Choose Your Camp and Choose it Well	benjikan	Photographic Industry and Professionals	2	05-24-2011 11:20 AM
Misc new portfolio up	jeghead1	Post Your Photos!	3	09-09-2010 07:38 PM
Image Size vs Document Size vs Resolution vs Resampling vs ... AHHHH!	veezchick	Digital Processing, Software, and Printing	13	08-02-2010 03:57 PM
People Daughter's fashion portfolio	Nesster	Post Your Photos!	11	12-27-2009 03:31 PM
My New Portfolio	NYpHoToGraphEr	Photographic Industry and Professionals	16	12-01-2009 01:39 PM

05-01-2011, 06:33 PM	#2
Noob Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 127 Original Poster	Or should I have a Full Frame sized book (non cropped to magazine ratio)?

05-01-2011, 07:03 PM	#3
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	Big enough to hold 11x14's, though the image itself can be a little smaller.

05-02-2011, 04:14 AM	#4
Noob Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 127 Original Poster	Originally posted by SpecialK Big enough to hold 11x14's, though the image itself can be a little smaller. Why so big? That's even bigger than my laptop!

05-02-2011, 05:11 AM	#5
calicojack Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island, N.Y. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,124	IMHO, the 11 X 14 page size with about 8.5 X 11 (Approx magazine page) size prints is the best way to go (unless you have a desire to go really huge). The slightly oversized page will give a nice isolation border all around the image and make the presentation much nicer (sort of like matting a photo).

05-02-2011, 12:04 PM	#6
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	Originally posted by Noob Why so big? That's even bigger than my laptop! Like Schindler said...it's "the presentation".

05-02-2011, 06:41 PM	#7
Noob Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 127 Original Poster	I see! I will get one of those then but I'll have to wait a bit, low on cash... Can you tell me what the exact measurements for a standard full page photograph in a magazine like Vogue or Harper's Bazaar is by the way (For my crop settings in Lightroom)? Also do magazines usually expect pre-cropped images?

05-02-2011, 08:12 PM	#8
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	Quote: Can you tell me what the exact measurements for a standard full page photograph in a magazine like Vogue or Harper's Bazaar is by the way? Also do magazines usually expect pre-cropped images? Can you not measure one at a bookstore? Magazines like loose crops so there is room for type. Don't get too hung up on the proportions for your book. Art directors will tell you what the job requires.

05-03-2011, 02:24 AM	#9
Noob Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 127 Original Poster	Originally posted by SpecialK Can you not measure one at a bookstore? Magazines like loose crops so there is room for type. Don't get too hung up on the proportions for your book. Art directors will tell you what the job requires. Okay, so I put uncropped images in my portfolio and on my website when I get one right? SpecialK are you a Fashion Photographer?