Choose what the image needs to explain
Decide whether the example is intended to show a creative direction, a particular contribution or the development of a project. A smaller selection with a clear purpose can communicate more than an unstructured collection. Do not imply that one photograph establishes competence in every part of professional pastry practice.
Write the caption before the claim
Give the project context, your role and an accurate account of what is visible. Distinguish a workplace project, a personal study and a collaborative piece. If the image shows an earlier stage or a past role, make that clear rather than allowing viewers to assume a current service, relationship or result.
Credit the people involved
Identify relevant collaborators and the photographer. Ask how credits should be presented when employer work or team production is involved. A shared portfolio should not erase the individual contributions behind it, and a personal account should not quietly take sole ownership of a concept or image created by somebody else.
Check permission to publish
Obtain the appropriate permission for the work and photograph before including them in a public portfolio or contribution. Check whether client, employer or publication arrangements limit use. Public availability is not an unrestricted licence, and a conversation about an image does not establish permission to copy it into a different context.
Keep the presentation readable
Arrange examples so the reader can follow the intended story. Explain a meaningful connection between images rather than relying on unsupported superlatives. Where a qualification or achievement is relevant, use the actual supported title and context. Do not add invented verification marks, rankings or association endorsements.
Review the context over time
Update captions when a relationship or professional offer changes. Retain the original credits and correct misleading information through the appropriate channel. A portfolio should remain an honest account of work and contribution, not a permanent implication that every past affiliation or service is still current.