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Photographer

Posts: 140

Skokie, Illinois, US

Some Chicago, IL models have asked me what size photos they should have in their portfolios. I have heard that some are using 11x14, but I don't know where they are getting the albums to hold that size. Let's trade info on resourses.
Stann

Dec 21 08 05:43 pm Link

Photographer

Doug Jantz

Posts: 4025

Tulsa, Oklahoma, US

I've seen that size here in Tulsa. Nothing strange about it.

Dec 21 08 05:45 pm Link

Photographer

Paul Bryson Photography

Posts: 48041

Hollywood, Florida, US

Photographers: 11x14
Models: 9x12
Actors: 8x10

From what I understand, that's pretty much standard across the board.

If that's incorrect, feel free to correct me. smile

Dec 21 08 05:49 pm Link

Model

Iona Lynn

Posts: 11176

Oakland, California, US

Paul Bryson Photography wrote:
Photographers: 11x14
Models: 9x12
Actors: 8x10

From what I understand, that's pretty much standard across the board.

If that's incorrect, feel free to correct me. smile

Pretty standard...

Dec 21 08 05:49 pm Link

Photographer

Stann Hoyle

Posts: 140

Skokie, Illinois, US

Does anyone know if these standards apply in Chicago, IL?

Dec 22 08 08:10 pm Link

Model

V I C T O R I A

Posts: 13981

Los Angeles, California, US

The standards for Chicago are the same as the US period.

Models 9X12
Photographers 11X14

Dec 22 08 08:11 pm Link

Model

V I C T O R I A

Posts: 13981

Los Angeles, California, US

Yuppers! That's it!!!!!

Dec 22 08 08:11 pm Link

Photographer

Stann Hoyle

Posts: 140

Skokie, Illinois, US

Are the prints usually in an album? How are they fastened together?

Dec 22 08 08:16 pm Link

Model

V I C T O R I A

Posts: 13981

Los Angeles, California, US

Stann Hoyle wrote:
Are the prints usually in an album? How are they fastened together?

Fastened together?

A portfolio is a leather bound book or album that contains the pictures. It's just like a normal photo album, only a particular size and look to it.
http://www.models-mart.com/Portfolios.html

Dec 22 08 08:33 pm Link

Photographer

Lost Coast Photo

Posts: 2691

Ferndale, California, US

Stann Hoyle wrote:
Does anyone know if these standards apply in Chicago, IL?

Actually, Chicago follows neither the english measure system nor metric. They've invented their very own units of measure, especially for sizing models portfolios. There are rumors that you can only buy the correct size from the governor's office, and of course portfolios cost a lot less than a senate seat.

And if you believe any of that, I've got some frozen swampland to sell you...

Dec 22 08 08:39 pm Link

Model

V I C T O R I A

Posts: 13981

Los Angeles, California, US

Lost Coast Photo wrote:

Actually, Chicago follows neither the english measure system nor metric. They've invented their very own units of measure, especially for sizing models portfolios. There are rumors that you can only buy the correct size from the governor's office, and of course portfolios cost a lot less than a senate seat.

And if you believe any of that, I've got some frozen swampland to sell you...

lol lol lol

Dec 22 08 08:41 pm Link

Model

kiana's place

Posts: 572

Citrus Heights, California, US

Dan Hood's post is the defacto go to source for all the info you need.
https://www.modelmayhem.com/po.php?thread_id=1797&page=

Dec 22 08 08:53 pm Link

Photographer

J O N A T H A N

Posts: 2149

Chicago, Illinois, US

9x12

Dec 22 08 08:56 pm Link

Model

JoJo

Posts: 26560

Clearwater, Florida, US

Let me see, in Chicago itâs deep dish isnât it wink

edit... oops, that pizza (tee many martoonies on the plane)

Dec 22 08 08:58 pm Link

Model

V I C T O R I A

Posts: 13981

Los Angeles, California, US

kiana's place wrote:
Dan Hood's post is the defacto go to source for all the info you need.
https://www.modelmayhem.com/po.php?thread_id=1797&page=

Yeah seriously. Most informative MM Post EVER!!! lol

Dec 22 08 09:04 pm Link

Photographer

Stann Hoyle

Posts: 140

Skokie, Illinois, US

Victoria Vertuga II wrote:

Yeah seriously. Most informative MM Post EVER!!! lol

I found Dan's post to be very helpful.

Dec 24 08 07:49 pm Link