You must have often heard about the word "LOOKS", when discussing a modeling portfolio.  A Portfolio for acting or modeling may include a number of looks to showcase different styles which you can carry. These are not the number of photographs clicked but the number of styles or characters you are portraying in your portfolio.  based on your preference and personality you may opt for different looks.

For example, Indian and western are two broad looks but you may also explore Indo western wear to strike the right balance between the traditional and modern look.  Further, you may showcase how versatile you are in terms of makeup and hairstyling. Costumes and makeup along with suitable backdrops and accessories can completely change your look and appearance.

Your prospective clients are always looking forward to see you in a look that is closest to the one related to their own brand. Having more looks or variations allows you to open up for more varried assignments provided these work well for you. 

You may have images in a saree but at the same time, you may also have some shots in a boudoir style. It totally depends on the kind of assignments you are looking forward to doing. If you do not relate yourself in the Indian traditional saree, you do not have to include this look in your portfolio. If you are never ever going to do a bold lingerie shoot, why even include it in your portfolio! 

It's after all a showcase of you. These photographs are going to give an idea of your personality to Art directors, film directors, photographers and clients. Your goal and potential should be very clear from your portfolio itself. 

Yes, Sometimes if you wish to explore a broader market for yourself, you may get the photographs done in different varied looks but share only the selected specific looks with your creative team so that they can visualize you better in terms of their concept and storyboard.

Many Photographers offer a short introduction video as a part of your modeling portfolio package to let you speak a few lines about yourself. This is quite convenient when you are aiming at acting and advertising TV commercials. 

In the following photographs of different models you will notice how outfits and makeup has changed the overall look of the models. 

_MUN2974 _MUN3097 _MUN3346 Miss Earth India 2016 Miss Earth India 2016 Shipra Mallikshipra malik, top indian model photographed by Munish Khanna Pallavi