What Is A Portfolio Review?
A focused, personalised critique of your 10–15 images — delivered via Zoom or video,so you can watch, revisit, and learn from it at your own pace.​
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A portfolio review with James goes beyond simply pointing out what works and what doesn’t.
You’ll get:
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Detailed critique of each submitted image
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Advice on how to elevate impact, storytelling, composition, lighting, and technique
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Guidance aligned with your goals (creative, professional, or accreditation-based)
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Clarity on what your strengths are
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Clear next steps tailored to your journey
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A recorded video review you can revisit anytime
Is A Portfolio Review For You?
Portfolio reviews are designed for photographers at every stage.
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Beginners & Hobbyists
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Understand where you are right now
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Build confidence in your photography
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Learn where to improve next
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Accreditation Candidates - Licentiate, Associate & Fellowship
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Guidance on panel structure & story flow
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Identify images that strengthen or weaken your submission
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Understand judging considerations and expectations
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Enthusiasts & Developing Photographers
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Strengthen consistency
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Understand how to build a balanced portfolio
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Improve lighting, posing, or creative decision-making
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Genre Switchers
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Moving from landscapes to portraits?
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From hobbyist to paid work?
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Starting with people or studio photography for the first time?
James will help you define your direction and build with intention.
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Professionals
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Get objective critique on commercial or client-facing portfolios
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Refine your style for stronger brand identity
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Edit your work to better attract your ideal clients
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The Portfolio Review Process
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Submit Your Images
Upload 10–15 images from your portfolio. Choose your strongest work, or a mix if you want help with direction.
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Tell Us About You
You’ll complete a short form guiding us through:
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Your experience level
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What you’re working towards
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Your struggles or areas you want help with
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Whether this is for career progression, accreditation, or personal growth
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A Review By James
Either Via Zoom or a pre-recorded personalised video review — image by image — sharing:
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Honest, constructive critique
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Strengths to build on
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Areas to refine
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Specific advice for progress
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Recommended next steps
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Watch & Learn at Your Own Pace
Your review or live Zoom is recorded so that you can rewatch anytime as you develop.
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Your Growth doesn't stop at review, its the catapult to build more.
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