"Your portfolio is small because you can't get a work, you can't get a work because your portfolio is small." This situation is very common, one of the first solution is working as internship or volunteering. Meeting the right person is the key.
Offer low-cost/free service to your local charity or school for start. Keep your relationship with people you work tight and friendly. And don't advertise yourself like a amateur.
Offer low-cost/free service to your local charity or school for start. Keep your relationship with people you work tight and friendly. And don't advertise yourself like a amateur.