Marcus Smith: How to Get Hired by the Clients You Want (via PDN)
I featured Marcus Smith’s portfolio a while back on this site (He’s also in the 2nd edition of our book). Check out this video...Read More
The Golden Age of the Printed Portfolio is Fading
How many of you find there’s less of a need for a printed portfolio? While certainly not gone, the golden age of the printed...Read More
The Power of Type & Image
Rüdiger Nehmzow is a German photographer whose portfolio book I featured on my site way back in 2009. This summer he sent me...Read More
Website Redesign Adds Personality
Tosca Radigonda is a photographer based in Austin, Texas. She recently completed a redesign to her website
Celebrating the Summer Season
Seasonal promos are typically a good idea as they appeal to the moment and give you a ready made opportunity to reach out to...Read More
NPS 2nd Edition is Published!
Hi Everyone,
I’m pleased to announce that the 2nd edition of No Plastic Sleeves: Portfolio and Self-Promotion Guide for...Read More
Great Concept Drives Clint Davis’ New Promo
A great idea and superb execution combine for a wow factor in this new promo by photographer Clint Davis. Clint told me, “The...Read More
Large Images Captivate
Large captivating images appeal to the senses in this wonderful newspaper promotion for photographer, Arnaud Février.
Good Design is Good Business
For an independent photographer and designer, a professionally designed brand identity and marketing materials is pretty much a...Read More
Hand-Made Bamboo and Leather Portfolio Case
Photographer Ryan Donnell has a beautiful, new, hand-crafted case for his portfolio.
He says, ” What began in November of 2013,...Read More
Sharing Personal Work – Vincent Dixon
A simple, yet dynamic grid structure works quite effectively to integrate beautiful images, a personal narrative and contextual...Read More
Best Portfolios From Around The World – Italy
Continuing with my “Best Portfolios From Around the World” series, I offer you this little portfolio/resume book from design...Read More
Great Design Starts With Great Content
Great design starts with great content. Like images and copy that engage, resonate and are meaningful to a particular time and...Read More
Little Book From Paris
Portrait photographer, Leo-Paul Ridet recently submitted this wonderful little portrait book to NPS. A simple folding technique...Read More
First Photography Book Rocks
This compelling photography book from Ignacio Galvez, a photographer from Chile currently based in Santiago, visually captures...Read More
Dan Bannister & The Assistants
I love this piece for photographer, Dan Bannister. It celebrates the crew both behind the scenes and when they’re in front of...Read More
When Inspiration Strikes
You never know when or where inspiration will strike. But if you’re open to creative opportunities sooner or later you’ll see...Read More
Cheers to Jim Scherer’s New Cocktail Promo
This promo for photographer, Jim Scherer is much more than just a pretty face. It’s sure to be a keeper with clients, art...Read More
Kristyna Archer Tells Her Story
With these two promos, photographer Kristyna Archer has chosen slightly different formats which both work well for a sequence...Read More
Making Your Mark Your Own
Many professional logos are developed through the combination and manipulation of letterforms — called a lettermark. These...Read More
“Wander Over With” Winnie Au
The use of newsprint is a favorite medium for promos with many photographers. It’s a great format to work with – light,...Read More
When Your Work Has Got To Look Good
There are few professions for which one’s means of self-promotion is more scrutinized and judged than in the creative...Read More
Oh The Possibilities
When you hand-craft your own book you have many more possibilities literally at your fingertips. When it comes to your book,...Read More
Turing Client Work Into Self Promotion
We do some of our best work for clients. And of course we use this work to promote ourselves when it shows up in our portfolio....Read More
Giving Art
This sounds like such a great organization to contribute to. Noah Webb told me, “I am happy to share with you a charity I...Read More
Celebrate Color & Pattern
On the first day of spring I wanted to celebrate color (even while it’s still grey here in New England). This portfolio by...Read More
My New Portfolio Site
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It’s taken me a while to design and...Read More
Seeing the Future and Going After It
Benjamin Flynn is a photographer, currently studying at the Brooks Institute in Santa Barbara, CA. He’s set to graduate in...Read More
The Power of Image
Often I’m talking about the outside of one’s portfolio – the cover design, brand, etc. Today, let’s talk about the most...Read More
Focus Your Portfolio
Your portfolio should be a well considered strategic positioning of your work. As Larry Volk (my co-author) puts it, “Creating...Read More
Make the Most of the Giving Season
Giving a gift is special. The winter months give us lots of opportunities with Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s, Valentine’s,...Read More
New NPS Poster
Just in time for our presentation at SPE, I’ve been working on a promo poster to announce the 2nd edition of our book and also...Read More
Josh Anderson Postcard Promo With Style
This postcard promo for Nashville editorial photographer Josh Anderson really shines. Literally and figuratively. A gold foil...Read More
Holiday Cup of Cheer from Ashley Gieseking
This holiday promo from photographer Ashley Gieseking is sure to cheer most folks. Holidays are a great time to reach out and...Read More
400 Custom Made Action Figures!
When I saw this promo, I just had to reach out to Swedish photographer Jens Lennartsson. Luckily, he had heard of No Plastic...Read More
Chris Sembrot Sets The Bar High With Latest Promo
When photographer Chris Sembrot set out to create his latest promo he set the bar pretty high – “keep costs low, be visually...Read More
#HASHTAG Newsprint Promo from Brook Pifer
Fun promo from photographer, Brook Pifer. Newsprint is a great idea for a mailer. It’s a larger, multi-sequence format, less...Read More
Color Themed Promos
These color themed promos from PlainPicture, a photo agency based in Hamburg, Germany, are eye-catching while still remaining...Read More
A Promo With Soul
This promo from lifestyle and portrait photographer, Eli Meir Kaplan promotes a very cool project he’s doing on soul musicians...Read More
Best Portfolios From Around the World – Malta
This undergrad portfolio book from designer, Andrea Meli from San Gwann, Malta has it all! It’s a showcase for Andrea’s strong...Read More
Speaking At SPE
Industry Seminar with Danielle Currier and Larry Volk, Sponsored by ASMP
“Your Portfolio Strategy: Focus Your Work, Brand Your...Read More
“The Romance of A Book” With Scott Mullenberg
This is a great share from masterful bookbinder, Scott Mullenberg. Scott told me, “I thought you might be interested in this...Read More
Best Portfolios From Around the World – Russian Federation
The design of this portfolio for Russian designer, Кочедыков Денис (Denis Kochedykov) is excellent. On the cover, the stripes...Read More
Best Portfolios From Around the World – Kuala Lumpur
The concept for this portfolio is communicated through a smart and interesting “two books in one” book form. It’s by designer,...Read More
Best Portfolios From Around the World – London
I’m starting a new series called “Best Portfolios From Around the World.” I’ve scoured the internet, looked through submissions...Read More
Best Portfolios From Around the World – Germany
I’m starting a new series called “Best Portfolios From Around the World.” I’ve scoured the internet and exchanged emails with...Read More
A Labor of Love: Sarah Lim’s New Portfolio
Photographer Sarah Lim made her most recent portfolio book herself. Making a book is an art unto itself and as with most art...Read More
“Hats Off” to Dan Bannister for This Very Unique Promo
Wow! What a special promo this is from Canadian photographer Dan Bannister. It’s just one of a kind. Definitely a promotional...Read More
NPS Promo
Thought I would share a “leave behind” promo that I designed for speaking engagements and conferences that Larry and I...Read More
Brookelyn Photography Lookin Good
Recording memories, something every professional and amateur photographer knows something about. This beautifully designed and...Read More
Promotional Effort Is A Long Term Investment
When I received an email from photographer Marshall Troy sharing his summer promotion, I was blown away by how nice it was!...Read More
Concept Driven Magazine (And More) Gets Attention & Assignments
This is an impressive first promotion from photographer Brandon Haynes. With a specific target audience in mind (editorial and...Read More
We Are The Rhoads Promo 2013
This smartly designed newspaper/magazine features some of Chris and Sarah Rhoads‘ favorite work. Type and image work...Read More
Nate Luke’s “Musky Old School”
Photographer, Nate Luke‘s “Musky Old School” promo is a great example of a promo that captures a “look and feel” created...Read More
Meaningful & Versatile New Logo for Photographer Marcus Smith
Your logo design is a graphic representation or symbol of your professional self. It should be used consistently across your...Read More
Join Larry Volk & Danielle Currier for a Free ASMP Webinar, May 29th
From ASMP’s website –
http://asmp.org/news/current-news.html#.UZ_wkYK5vRo
State of the Art
Featuring: Danielle Currier and...Read More
Eye-Catching Promo by Shelby Duncan
Celebrating spring, photographer Shelby Duncan‘s DIY promo package catches the eye – right from the get go with the use of...Read More
Discard Your Promos Here
Photographer Sean Sprague gives us a promo that mocks itself and the whole idea of sending promos. It certainly raises...Read More
Total Package & Cool Vibe for Photographer Adam Jones
Photographer Adam Jones just rebranded himself and got a new logo from Kevin Fenton Design. He’s got a whole new site, cards...Read More
Call for Online Portfolios
Hey Everyone, Larry Volk and I are excited to announce that we are hard at work on a 2nd edition of our No Plastic Sleeves...Read More