My First Portfolio

When I was applying for the art programs in different colleges (and even some art schools), I had to learn how to put together my first portfolio.  I knew I needed about ten pieces that showed my type of work and my variety in skills.  Going through all my photos, I noticed that I did not have any portraits of people.  
Photography now centers around a lot of portraits and fashion.  So, I knew I had to get at least one portrait into this portfolio.  There were some people willing to be my model at my school, but I did not want photos of my friends.  This caused me to email a bunch of pretty, and interesting people to pose for me in a teachers office. 
It was dark, and I had a lamp from someones room as my light source.  It was such a makeshift studio.  After getting shots of a few people, this one is still one of my favorites, editing and all.  

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