As far as I know, a 9 x 12 picture size is most common for a portfolio.  I recieved 8 x 12 size pictures from a photographer, is that still o.k. for me to have in my port.? 

Also, another question, how many pictures of the same model is appropriate to have in your book? 

Of course, they have to be of different looks, but what if you have ,for example, five looks with the same model.  Obviously, the same face, would that be boring?  No versatility?

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