Why Boston Models Should Regularly Update Their Portfolio Cheryl Clegg Photography

Why Models Should Regularly Update Their Portfolio

by Cheryl Clegg Photography

Your modeling portfolio is your visual résumé — the first thing agencies, brands, and creative directors look at when considering you for a job. It tells your story through images. But just like your look and experience evolve, so should your portfolio.

At Cheryl Clegg Photography, we’ve worked with models throughout Boston and beyond — from new faces building their first portfolio to professionals refreshing their image for new opportunities. One thing is certain: keeping your portfolio current is essential to staying visible and competitive in the industry.

1. Show Who You Are Today

Your portfolio should reflect the model you are right now, not who you were last year. Hairstyles, expression, confidence, and posing style all change with time. Regular portfolio updates ensure your images match your current look — giving agencies and clients an accurate sense of what you’ll bring to a shoot or campaign.

2. Stay Competitive

The modeling world moves fast. Agencies and clients are constantly looking for fresh, professional images that show versatility and range. An updated portfolio communicates that you’re active, evolving, and serious about your career.

3. Create a Variety of Looks

Variety is key to getting noticed. A strong portfolio shows you can adapt — from commercial lifestyle work to fashion and beauty.
At Cheryl Clegg Photography, we collaborate with models to capture a wide range of styles and moods. In recent sessions for Donna Pincus of Model Club Boston, for example, we created a diverse series of looks — from clean, natural light portraits to high-fashion editorial-style images. This approach not only refreshed her portfolio but showcased her full range and versatility.

Whether you’re updating your book for agency submissions or broadening your market reach, a professional session designed around variety will help you stand out.

4. Keep It Professional

High-quality, well-lit, and expressive images are what agencies and clients expect. Outdated or low-resolution photos can work against you. A professional model photoshoot ensures you’re presenting yourself at your very best — confident, polished, and ready to book.

5. Refresh Your Brand

As your career evolves, so should your personal brand. Maybe you’re shifting from editorial to commercial work or want to appeal to new markets. Updating your portfolio lets you realign your images with your current goals and direction.

A portfolio isn’t a one-time project — it’s an evolving collection of your best, most authentic work.

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