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08/10/2005 12:45:14 PM · #1 |
Nah, I'm asking you. I've got two things in line:
1-a gallery opening in istanbul
2-a portfolio that will be featured in a magazin here
And the person who'se helping us with this asked me for a bio. Now my manager (Yeah ok my dad :-P) says he's gonna write me one but I fear he has no idea what to write either, so any tips? Advices?
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08/10/2005 12:49:30 PM · #2 |
If it is in reference to Photography... then list the most influential and most memorable because if they stand out to you and reflect in your work than its very important. Often the highlights of your life behind the lens... is vital too. If you have a family and a career and a handicap or something that effects you daily it will reflect in your work and others can begin to see why. Overall, its all like a good photo or a good drawing: Good background (not too complicated), good contrast (not too happy, sappy or sad), Good character and emotion all drawn to a focus : You.
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08/10/2005 12:51:52 PM · #3 |
well at age 14 (is that your real age?) you've got some great photo skills but I'm not sure there would be much "out in the real world" work history or experience so that should shorten it up for ya. Since it is a bio for your photography keep it centered around that, maybe how you became involved in it and what schooling you've had if any.
Sorry but being a 14 yr old doesn't offer much room to write a bio, not sure it could be done effectively unless you are someone who has done a little of everything in your so far short life.
Good luck with that and with the gallery, that in itself will help your bio later on.
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08/10/2005 01:24:36 PM · #4 |
Yeah I knew the lack of experiece in life would be in the way. I'm just wondering what should be in it, like for exemple my photography preferences? My cameras maybe? The places I've lived in?
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08/10/2005 01:29:06 PM · #5 |
What inspires you in your photography, what your goals are with your work, thoughts you have on photography in general or on your work itself, some information about the work that is being displayed, possibly how you got into photography if it might make an interesting story and maybe just a small bit about yourself in a more general sense - other interests.
Best advice - look around the web at lots of photographer's websites and see what they have included in their bios.
Take ideas from all of them.
Clearly your bio won't have a long list of experience but it can still reveal something about you as a person and as an artist.
Personally I don't think equipment is important and can lead to value judgements based on your kit rather than your work.
Message edited by author 2005-08-10 13:29:37.
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08/10/2005 02:19:59 PM · #6 |
I was recently interviewed for a local magazine. Here's the questions I was asked. These may help:
1. Where/When were you born?
2. When do you first become interested in photography?
3. What's your favourite type of photography?
4. Is photography a full time or part time pursuit? If part time, what
is
your full time job?
5. What type of camera did you first start with? What type do you use
now?
6. Why do you enjoy photography?
7. Where are some of your favourite places to shoot?
Also I have a bio on my website that I also use on the back of my framed and matted pieces. You can view it here: //www.newfoundlandrepublicimaging.com/pages/about.html Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Owen
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