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Lara Jo Pho.. (2)
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February 11, 2008 - Monday 

Category: Art and Photography

One of our memebers needs some advice:

"Everytime I sign up for a gallery or I submit artwork, it seems I always need a short biography.  I'm not good at writing these things.  I feel I should write it in 1st person (autobiography), but I see other people's written in 3rd person.  I always feel like whatever I put down is disorganized and clumsy.  Any suggestions as to a good format?  Thanks in advace." 

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There’s really no wrong format for your Bio. All you need to do is keep it in third
person, short as possible and appropriate. Show who you are as a person to begin, then brag about your work and passion for photography. Good Luck =]
 
Posted by Lara Jo Photography♥™ on February 11, 2008 - Monday - 6:49 PM
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www.dlynchphoto.net

 
I think you can write in either the 1st or 3rd person. I think it all depends on what you have to back up your 3rd person writing. I went with the 1st person on my bio, as I wanted my brides to feel that it was me directly involved in the passion of my photography, but a lot of the big name photographers out there use the 3rd person, they also have the reputation to back it up. On my website, I wrote my "style" in the 3rd person, as I felt for me it did not have to be as personal. check out my website: www.dlynchphoto.net it may help.
 
Posted by www.dlynchphoto.net on February 11, 2008 - Monday - 7:56 PM
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I always thought writing in first person makes it more personable instead of reading a press release about a company. Highlight why you got in photography, years of experience, any achievements or published worked, and your favorite subjects. Keep it short and simple to read. I also suggest emailing it to a couple of good friends to review it and see if it looks good and they understand what you are saying.

Good luck!
 
Posted by on February 11, 2008 - Monday - 10:41 PM
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