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10/10/2007 03:37:17 AM · #1

if you dont have a log in use mine its jimbo_for_life and the pass is enter

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

10/10/2007 03:41:00 AM · #2

id really appreciate it if anyone could check, i gotta set up a portfolio quickly for a job offer.

BeeCee

Nikon D40

10/10/2007 04:18:03 AM · #3

Works for me.

10/10/2007 04:18:22 AM · #4

nevermind... i sent him some links instead

Sony Sonnar T* 35mm F2.8 ZA

10/10/2007 04:19:43 AM · #5

well, idk for some reason i cant log in. oh well, hope this sounds convincing, if you really wanna see the pictures go on my photobucket its all at the bottom

My name is Jacob Vetter,
I live in Manitowoc Wisconsin. I have been taking pictures since late 2004 as a side hobby, i currently own a Olympus E-500 that I use to do most of my work, I have taken the Photography 1 and 2 courses at Lincoln High School in Manitowoc. I have expierence working with the *.Raw, *.JPG, *.Tiff, *.PSD and many other formats. I am very fluient in Photoshop CS2 and any previouse versions as well as RAWShooter Essentials 2006. PSCS3 cant be much different so i am willing to learn or upgrade my expierence. Here are some of my photos, some in HDR (High Dynamic Range) which is a new form of photography that is just becomming popular, and some are spiced up photos that i have taken, Enjoy: Motocross1, Motocross2, Holly Before and After, Tyler Before and After, I edited this photo but did not take it, Flower, Deer1, Deer2, Owl, Frog, Butterfly, Turkey1, Turkey2, Dog, Cat, Hawk, Heron, sunset, Restored Photo Before and After. I often take a cupple days ever month and set them aside to study and get photos of animals in the local area, the turkey i studied for a week before going out to take there picture, i was in there nesting area at 8 am in the morning, an hour before they got there, they were litteraly standing 5 feet in front of me when i took the photos, i was in full camo, also have a story of when i stalked the great blue heron avalible here to read if you like. I dont know if i am what you are looking for, i dont have a degree in photography, i just have alot of time on my hands and some expierence worth your while. thank you for reading and looking at my photos.
Jacob J Vetter
Cell: 920-645-5000

PS. if my photos dont appear, they can be found at www.photobucket.com use the username: Jimbo_for_life and the password: enter

salmiakki

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

10/10/2007 04:24:23 AM · #6

You might want to run it through a spell checker before posting it anywhere!

Originally posted by Jimbo_for_life:

Apple iPhone 5

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

10/10/2007 04:31:11 AM · #7

Originally posted by Jimbo_for_life:

well, idk for some reason i cant log in. oh well, hope this sounds convincing, if you really wanna see the pictures go on my photobucket its all at the bottom

Are you looking for feedback on the cover letter? - Because it's not very convincing. :)

edit: Plus, you're showing him your photobucket album which contains snapshots of pets etc. mixed in with the other stuff.

Message edited by author 2007-10-10 04:33:26.

Apple iPhone 5

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

10/10/2007 04:42:04 AM · #8

Something like this (keep it short and to the point, most recruiters won't read past the first sentence)

My name is Jacob Vetter from Manitowoc in Wisconsin and I have been a photographer since 2004. Having successfully completed the Photography 1 and 2 courses at Lincoln High School in Manitowoc I have continued to improve my photography technique and now have an in-depth understanding of editing software, including Photoshop and RAW Shooter Essentials.

I specialise in nature photography and recently have experimented with HDR editing, which is a post-processing method intended to increase the dynamic range of an image.

I feel I have the potential to be a great addition to your team, and would be delighted if you'd take the time to view my portfolio.

...

Tez

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

10/10/2007 06:12:40 AM · #9

edit to say this isn't a personal attack, but im gonna get straight to the point so it might seem bullish.

damn right,

jhonan hit the nail on the head when he said it was a little unprofessional. they will read your letter for less than 30 seconds so you have to put enough in there to move it from the 'no' pile to the 'yes' pile.

Firstly, do not waffle on about irrelevant crap as it is immaterial to the facts.

instead of this: I often take a cupple days ever month and set them aside to study and get photos of animals in the local area, the turkey i studied for a week before going out to take there picture, i was in there nesting area at 8 am in the morning, an hour before they got there, they were litteraly standing 5 feet in front of me when i took the photos, i was in full camo, also have a story of when i stalked the great blue heron avalible here to read if you like

you could have something like: I devote personal time to my art and have always gone the extra mile to attain my goals. I will do whatever is necessary to realise the potential in a scene.

or something very similar. Its to the point, its formal, businesslike. If they ask you what you meant then relay the story you mentioned but details are not important at this stage.

Also:

I dont know if i am what you are looking for, i dont have a degree in photography, i just have alot of time on my hands and some expierence worth your while. thank you for reading and looking at my photos.

No no... this plants the idea in their heads that you are not what they are looking for. Scrap it and use something more upbeat, like "although not classically trained I have devoted time and passion to my craft and believe my portoflio is of such a high-calibre that I could be a great asset to your organisation". See? little things man, sell yourself and miss out the details and anything negative.

And another thing, saying you are fluent with software does nto make sense, you can be skilled, adept, specialised, proficient, learned, comfortable or anything similar but fluent just doesnt wash.

further points: i just have alot of time on my hands and some expierence worth your while.

Not good. don't say byou have a lot of free time available- this makes you sound like a bum. Say you are ready and eager to devote the time to your creative passion or something along those lines that makes you sound energetic and pro-active. NEVER be self-dismissive because this carries over quicker than anything else and shit sticks frankly. Mention everything great and nothing bad and you'll be fine.

trust me, I work in recruitment :)

Message edited by author 2007-10-10 06:14:07.