How to Prepare Your Portfolio (Group session)

For over a decade, I’ve helped photographers develop stronger projects and
make their work travel further. I’ve reviewed portfolios and given talks at
festivals and institutions across Europe, including Les Rencontres d’Arles
(2018–2025), Sarajevo Photography Festival, the World Biennale of Student
Photography (Novi Sad), Officine Fotografiche Roma, Plovdiv Photo Days, and
several photography schools and programmes.
As someone who’s been both on the panel and behind the scenes, I know what
reviewers look for, and how to help you stand out.
If you’re after real feedback, honest questions, and concrete steps forward (not
sweet talk from your mum or partner), I’m here.

Minimum 5 / maximum 12 people
60–120 min
€20 per person

Perfect for collectives, workshops, student groups, community labs, or festival
warm-ups before a review day.

Why this session matters: Every time we run portfolio reviews at BPM, people
ask the same questions: What do I show? How many images? Do I include
unfinished work? Do I tailor it to each reviewer? How do I have to present the
work? A good review starts before you sit down, in the way you edit, sequence,
present, and ask.

What we’ll do:

Why portfolio reviews matter: what you can actually get out of them (and
what not to expect).
Setting your goal: exhibition? publication? feedback? networking?
residency? funding? client?
Tailoring your edit: just like you don’t send the same CV for every job, you
shouldn’t show the same portfolio to everyone.
Formats that work: PDF vs prints vs tablet vs book dummy.
Making a short pitch: how to introduce your work in 3 minutes without
panic.
Common mistakes (I’ve seen lots) and how to avoid them.
Extended Q&A. Ask anything; no question is too basic. We’re all here to
learn.

You’ll walk away with a clearer direction, a stronger portfolio, and the
confidence to present your work with purpose.

I work in English, Spanish, and Catalan. Mix languages if you need, I’m used to it.

The session brought clarity to the key steps and directions while being highly motivating and inspiring.

David’s portfolio review workshop truly exceeded my expectations. As someone who is still new to this field and doesn’t yet have much experience, the session gave me a clear understanding of the different possibilities and how to approach them. It brought clarity to the key steps and directions while also being highly motivating and inspiring. The practical advice and real-life examples made the entire process much easier to grasp. I’m especially grateful for the positive energy you created throughout the workshop. Thank you!

Jovana Kuzmanović
Photographer

“David helps build a bridge between creative vision and successful realization.”

David Pujadó’s masterclass is not only a deep dive into photography but also a systematic look at creative project promotion. For me, this workshop was an important discovery: it reaffirmed that the marketing tools we are used to seeing in business are just as effective in the world of art. David helps build a bridge between a creative vision and its successful realization. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to take their projects to the next level.

Alexey Tsaregorodtsev (Alex Tsar)
Photographer