Building a Fashion Photography Portfolio from Zero
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Building a Fashion Photography Portfolio from Zero

February 20, 2026 · By Erik Lindqvist

I started shooting fashion with a Canon EOS 300D that I borrowed from my university's equipment room. The first editorial I shot was for a student magazine in Gothenburg. The model was my roommate's girlfriend. The location was a parking structure.

Start With What You Have

The camera matters less than you think. What matters is your eye — your ability to see a frame before the shutter opens. Develop this by looking at photography constantly. Not Instagram photography. Book photography.