Portfolio Layout

Q:

I would like advice about laying out my portfolio. Do you have a preference on layouts? Would an art director have a different preference than a rep? One photo per page or multiple photos on each page?

A:

Printed portfolios can allow the viewer a much needed break from screens. I prefer one image per page, as it allows the image to sink in without distraction and also projects confidence. Exceptions to this could be if you’re using a designer and they are creating a specific look with multiple images per page. But I usually lean towards less is more.