Wedding photography portfolio tips for Nepal
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Your portfolio is the first thing a studio or a couple looks at, and often the only thing. A focused portfolio of your strongest work will win more bookings than a large folder of everything you have shot.
Show fewer, better images
Fifteen to twenty-five strong images tell a client more than two hundred average ones. Include only photographs you would be proud to deliver to a paying client. Remove near-duplicates and weak frames, even if you like the memory behind them.
Cover the full wedding day
Show that you can handle every part of a wedding, not only portraits. A balanced set usually includes:
- Getting-ready moments and details such as jewellery, attire and rituals
- Candid emotion: laughter, tears, family reactions
- Couple portraits in different light
- The main ceremony and key rituals
- Large group and family photographs, shot cleanly
- Reception and low-light work
- A short video highlight if you offer videography
Make it easy to open and easy to contact you
Most clients will open your portfolio on a phone, often on mobile data. Use images sized for the web so pages load quickly, and put your phone number or WhatsApp where nobody has to hunt for it. Include your district, so studios know whether you are close to the wedding.
Keep it current
After every wedding, replace a weaker image with a stronger one. Remove work that no longer represents your style. Update your page before the start of each season, because that is when studios and couples are choosing.
If you work with studios through Smaran, your profile lists your province, district and crafts, so a studio can see where you are and what you do at a glance, and they can invite you straight onto their next project.
Frequently asked questions
How many photos should a wedding portfolio have?
Fifteen to twenty-five of your strongest images, covering preparation, candid moments, portraits, rituals, family photos and the reception.
Do I need a website, or is Instagram enough?
Either works as long as it is easy to open on a phone and shows your contact details. A simple website or a well-organised social page is enough to start.
Can I use photos from weddings I second-shot?
Check with the lead studio first and credit their work properly. Many studios allow you to share a limited selection of your own frames.