A professional portfolio using only your phone

Still portraits

• Face a window for soft light; golden hour outdoors if you have help eyeing glare.
• Elevate the lens to eye level; avoid “up the nose” angles.
• Wear simple solids; let your eyes and bone structure do the work.

Self-tape clips

• Record audio within three feet; a lav or phone memo nearby beats a distant shotgun imitation.
• Use a neutral backdrop; separation from the wall reduces shadows.
• Export readable files—if it buffers, casting may skip.

What to upload on Explore Talent

1. One crisp head-and-shoulders still as your anchor image.
2. One thirty-second clip that shows listening, not just line readings.
3. Replace anything older than your current look—trust is perishable.