Quick answer
A model portfolio is a selected sequence of one person’s work for a specific submission. Show a recognisable face, full length and relevant range, remove duplicates and keep credits. Separate AI concepts from real work.
Define the task before the size
Decide who will receive the book and which directions you want to show. An agency introduction and a presentation for a specific fashion client may need different selections. Confirm whether they prefer a link, PDF or individual images.
Start with a concise edit: a clear portrait, full length and several genuinely different treatments. Remove duplicates even when you like each photograph individually.
Separate material by provenance
Natural digitals, model tests and published work serve different purposes. Credit real shoots accurately, listing photographers, teams and publications only when your participation and image rights are confirmed.
Place AI concepts in a clearly labelled separate series. Do not attach a brand or magazine credit you have not earned. A client benefits from knowing what was photographed and what represents an idea.
Shape the sequence
Open with a strong, recognisable photograph, then vary framing and expression. Adjacent images should support one another. End with a memorable frame and an accessible professional contact.
Check file size and phone viewing. When updating, reconsider the entire selection rather than simply appending a new shoot.
Before sending
- Recipient and format defined
- Near duplicates removed
- Real credits verified
- AI concepts kept separate
- Book works on a phone
Common questions
Can I start without commercial work?
Yes. Use recent digitals and clear tests; there is no need to invent campaigns.
Should I include every shoot?
Choose work that serves the current presentation. Your archive can be much larger.