Portfolio Consultation
Why do a portfolio consultation?
Whether you’re thinking about shooting microstock, or you’ve been at it for a while, chances are that you have questions and doubt about how best to apply your skills and time, in order to build a solid portfolio. With a consultation you can get some concrete ideas for portfolio development, from niche exploration to technical solutions. And it will be tailored to your needs and experience level, one-on-one coaching as opposed to a standard class or lecture.
Michael from Switzerland says:
Coming from a different field of expertise, this has been invaluable to me and will help me to focus on my style, while improving my technical skills. I would recommend a portfolio consultation to anybody who feels the need or desire to get an outside look, and guidance on personal development as an artist. I am looking forward to discussing my progress with him in the future.
Why do it with me?
Beyond my own photography, I have years of experience inspecting other people’s photos at istockphoto.com, literally making the call on thousands of images every month. Through my work there, I have studied images shot with every kind of setup imaginable, by professional photographers as well as people who have never taken their point-and-shoot off of auto. I have been in microstock since 2000, when the concept was still in its infancy, and more importantly, I enjoy sharing what I have learned.
Sarah from Ireland says:
Rasmus provided me with comprehensive feedback. The points he made about my portfolio and my approach to photography were very informative and useful. The key point I took from our session was that I need to leave my comfort zone in order to advance my portfolio. This is something that I knew deep down but hearing it from Rasmus made me take it more seriously.
How to prepare for a session?
Time is preciously short during a consultation, so to get the most for your money, I encourage you to make a list of subjects, you’d like to cover. Especially areas, you’d like to improve on. A good idea is to prepare a number of questions ahead of time. I’ll also ask you to send me three full resolution photos, you feel represent your style and a link to your microstock portfolio.
Dimitar from Macedonia says:
Thank You Rasmus, for being persistant with your questions. It made me face the challenges today and with focused mind for tomorrow. If you are having second thoughts about a consultation with Rasmus, please note that he will ask the tough questions which will lead to your goal.
Following up
When the consultation is over, hopefully you’ll have a slew of new ideas to try out, that will help your work get better and noticed more. A great way to stay on track is to follow up on these ideas later on, to weigh and adjust, as well as set new goals.
If you have any questions or would like to book a session, send an e-mail to portfolio@rasmusrasmussen.com.
90 minute session + 60 minute follow-up*: $220
90 minute stand-alone session: $150
Introduction offer (valid for all sessions booked before November 15th) : $50 off!
If you’d like to read a detailed response from someone who did a session with me, check out the post “10 Ways Microstock Coaching Can Increase Your Earnings“, by Lee Torrens.
* The follow-up session will be held 3 months after the initial session, unless we agree otherwise.
