10 ways to build a stunning press portfolio

Award-winning photographer Oli Scarff reveals the key considerations for those looking to enter this fast-paced profession

Press photography: like surfing, plastering or spinning a basketball on your finger, it’s often much harder than it looks. There are multiple factors to take into consideration and often barely any time to do so, but the following points should set you in the right direction. 1 Consider your kit The good news is that with press work, less can be more. Travelling light and not being burdened with mountains of kit can mean you’ll be able to react faster and get your desired shot. In addition to a DSLR body, the essential optics include a 70-200mm, which is the press photographer’s workhorse lens. It’s absolutely invaluable for everything from sports photography to court cases and portraiture. If you’re serious about getting your shots back to picture desks and agencies as quickly…

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