Speaking of presentation, if you want to cause an argument among a group of professional photographers or art buyers, just go up and ask them if plastic sleeves (higher quality 'photo grade' plastic protectors, often designed for use in portfolio books) are acceptable in a portfolio, then enjoy the show.
Everyone seems to have an opinion on them. An art buyer on an ASMP video blog hates them, however my portfolio teacher, an art buyer, doesn't mind them.
So, are they for you?
Sleeves
Pros
•Photo condom. Protecting your photos from finger prints and smudges.
•Allows photos to be switched out to update your portfolio.
•Cheaper and easier (if you can get the sheets on sale).
Cons
•Shiney surface can make it more difficult to view.
No-Sleeves
Pros
•Buyers enjoy more sensation by bareback touching your photos.
•no sheet to look through.
Cons
•Barebacking is messy and paper can get smudged or torn.
•Double sided paper is more expensive and harder to print on than standard sheets.
The truth
It doesn't matter. If someone turns you down for a job it's because your pictures weren't right, if they select you it's because they liked your style. You won't win a job over another photographer just because you didn't use sleeves and they did.
As a smart and upcoming photographer really you shouldn't worry about it and instead be arguing Flash vs HTML because today people only call in hard portfolios if you are on a very short list for the job. Your site is your new face to the world.
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