Help me write a blurb about myself

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02/20/2007 11:48:48 AM · #1

I have donated a few photos to a charity auction to help support a local Free Clinic. I need to write a little blurb about myself "hyping me up". Frankly, I don't have much. What types of things should I include? These are the two sentences I have so far. I'm probably looking for 4-5 sentences total.

Jason Friesen, a local allergy/immunologist in private practice, has won multiple awards for his photographic work. His passion is shooting natural locations in the Washington/Oregon area.

Help!!!

alfresco

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02/20/2007 11:49:57 AM · #2

Originally posted by DrAchoo:

Jason Friesen, a local allergy

I think you should stop here

:P

eta - cools on you for donating :)

etaa - I have the hardest time writing these for myself, it's much easier for me to sell others

Award winning nature photographer Jason Friesen is a local physician specializing in allergy/immunology. His photography captures the beauty and majesty of Washington and Oregon and is on display at , , and . He likes eating beans.

Message edited by author 2007-02-20 11:58:14.

02/20/2007 11:51:33 AM · #3

Originally posted by alfresco:

Originally posted by DrAchoo:
Jason Friesen, a local allergy

I think you should stop here

:P

I agree

lol

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02/20/2007 11:53:00 AM · #4

you guys are soooo funny!

idnic

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02/20/2007 11:54:33 AM · #5

Just show them this, Jason

Really, what else do they need to know? :)

02/20/2007 11:55:42 AM · #6

Originally posted by DrAchoo:

you guys are soooo funny!

his idea! :P

I know it's hard to write a "blurb" (that's a weird word) about yourself, I had to do it too for my exhibition..

Can you tell something about the photos you've donated? I mean, telling you're a fantastic landscape-photographer and donating floral-photos is a bit weird ;)

02/20/2007 11:55:54 AM · #7

I got the next sentence...

"He is a calm individual who puts up with crazy people on an hourly basis."

02/20/2007 11:59:08 AM · #8

Originally posted by biteme:

Originally posted by DrAchoo:
you guys are soooo funny!

his idea! :P

I know it's hard to write a "blurb" (that's a weird word) about yourself, I had to do it too for my exhibition..

Can you tell something about the photos you've donated? I mean, telling you're a fantastic landscape-photographer and donating floral-photos is a bit weird ;)

Wait, you want me to tell you which photos I donated, or you want me to tell the auction folks something about the shots?

I'm donating versions of these three shots:

Message edited by author 2007-02-20 11:59:23.

02/20/2007 12:02:22 PM · #9

Originally posted by DrAchoo:

Wait, you want me to tell you which photos I donated, or you want me to tell the auction folks something about the shots?

No the photos, sorry.

Hmm, pretty diverse.
Ok, I'm gonna think about this, but it's gonna be a tough one for me too because of the English part ;) Or maybe you want the text in Dutch? :P

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02/20/2007 12:05:29 PM · #10

Originally posted by biteme:

Originally posted by DrAchoo:

Wait, you want me to tell you which photos I donated, or you want me to tell the auction folks something about the shots?

No the photos, sorry.

Hmm, pretty diverse.
Ok, I'm gonna think about this, but it's gonna be a tough one for me too because of the English part ;) Or maybe you want the text in Dutch? :P

Heh, write it in dutch and I'll just translate it with Babelfish. That ought to work out just fine. :)

You don't have to write something for me, but just give me ideas of things to mention. You don't have to do my homework... :)

Kelli

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02/20/2007 12:05:34 PM · #11

I wouldn't mention that you glued the ladybugs! ;P

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02/20/2007 12:08:00 PM · #12

Originally posted by DrAchoo:

Oh ok! That saves time ;)

Brad

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02/20/2007 12:10:11 PM · #13

Jason Friesen, a local allergy/immunologist in private practice, has won multiple awards for his photographic work.

~~His passion is shooting natural locations in the Washington/Oregon area.~~
Armed with only a camera as his paintbrush and easel, Jason has developed an artistic gift for capturing the beauty in the natural landscapes, particularly in the Washington/Oregon area. When asked how he does it, Jason replies, "Nature can take your breath away if you choose to really see it, rather than just looking at, and I like being kept breathless. The rest is easy".

It's a start...

Message edited by author 2007-02-20 12:17:42.

strangeghost

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02/20/2007 12:12:47 PM · #14

I've used something like the following in some of my press bios:

John Rummel is an award-winning amateur photographer and amateur astronomer. When not taking photos or gazing into the night-time sky, he moonlights as a school psychologist for the Madison Public schools.

Humor, gets'em every time.

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02/20/2007 12:12:48 PM · #15

Originally posted by Brad:

Jason Friesen, a local allergy/immunologist in private practice, has won multiple awards for his photographic work.

Armed with only a camera as his paintbrush and easel, Jason has developed an artistic gift for capturing the beauty in the natural landscapes, particularly in the Washington/Oregon area. When asked how he does it, Jason replies, "Nature can take your breath away if you choose to really see it, rather than just looking at, and I like being kept breathless. The rest is easy".

you're done.

Message edited by author 2007-02-20 12:13:53.

alfresco

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02/20/2007 12:19:42 PM · #16

Good job! That works.

SaraR

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02/20/2007 12:25:47 PM · #17

But maybe change easel to canvas?

Brad

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02/20/2007 12:27:27 PM · #18

Originally posted by SaraR:

But maybe change easel to canvas?

Ah - yes, that does work better.

I'm not a writer, nor have I played one on TV either.
:P

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02/20/2007 12:28:49 PM · #19

Thanks guys. I appreciate the ribbing and the help. Now I need some people to come and bid up the pieces so they don't go for $5. :)

digitalknight

02/20/2007 12:29:42 PM · #20

after all the comedy...

I generally find another persons "blurb" and then either write in similar style, or just change some of the facts to match me.

Bear_Music

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02/20/2007 12:50:54 PM · #21

I just came in for the first time today. I guess I'm too late for this one, which is a pity... You OK with what you got, Doc?

R.