Sometimes It’s Best Not to Show Your New Work

Sometimes it’s best not to show your new work. I know we always want to show new new new work these days of heavy flowing content, but be careful as some work is not consistent, or not appropriate.

Our instinct is always to show new work and stay updated with fresh content. However, sometimes it’s best not to show certain work, whether it’s because it differs from your portfolio or it touches on sensitive topics like current news or political issues. Be cautious about what you publicly post or display on your website—avoid sharing anything that might be inappropriate given current events.

When I say ‘don’t show it,’ I specifically mean avoiding public posts or website updates. However, if you’re applying for a specific job and have written a treatment or need to send additional images, you can include those in a PDF tailored for that particular person or project, especially if the lighting, style, or technique matches their needs. In such cases, they might be more forgiving.