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02/27/2008 10:49:29 PM · #1 |
Hi everybody.
I am very seriously contemplating applying for a part time assistant position at a pretty big photography studio. I have some, but limited experience working in a studio. I am definitely going to reference my work at the DPC Europe G2G. I also am working for a very small music magazine, and am going to use that. I dont want to come accross as too experienced (which I am not) but also want to show that I am very serious about what I do. I need to get that interview!
I was wondering if any of you gurus have some advice on writing a resume geared towards a photography studio. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, as I have no experience with this. However, I believe it would be a great kickstart for my dream career.
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02/27/2008 10:56:10 PM · #2 |
Dear Big Studio
I need to earn money to put food on the table. You need people who can take pictures that your customer's will remember.
Please see my portfolio. //www.dpchallenge.com/portfolio.php?USER_ID=51386
I am serious. I want to work for you. |
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02/27/2008 10:58:07 PM · #3 |
Most studio photog jobs I have seen all say "no photography experience needed" they do a lot of in house training.
I actually was looking at a manager job at a Sears photo studio... but dont really want to work full time right now.
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02/27/2008 10:59:51 PM · #4 |
On a more serious note TWjimmy, follow this link: //www.google.com/search?q=photographer's+resume&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-US&ie=utf8&oe=utf8
Browse all of the resumes that you find out here and then decide a) which one didn't bore me to death, b) which one read easily, c) which one caught my eye and made me want to find out a bit more about that person.
Then use their format to create your own personalized resume.
Message edited by author 2008-02-27 23:00:42. |
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02/27/2008 11:12:31 PM · #5 |
| I have never thought about it but anyone find it odd that there are no pictures on those.... they are basically the std professional reverse chrono resume. |
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02/28/2008 12:53:40 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by robs:
I have never thought about it but anyone find it odd that there are no pictures on those.... they are basically the std professional reverse chrono resume. |
Not really, it's a resume - not a portfolio. I think it's going to be a fairly standard format no matter what field you're in. Applying for a job might be different, since they'd probably ask for a resume AND portfolio. |
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02/29/2008 02:46:41 AM · #7 |
| This is true. I guess I shouldnt think about it too much and just get it in there. Once i get an interview its just time to charm... :P |
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02/29/2008 10:43:06 AM · #8 |
just list what you've done, and make sure you mention your work has been published in the magazine. don't mention the mags circulation figures, the fact that you are "consistently looked upon to supply high quality work for a leading independent publication" (feel free...) is enough.
And the old adage of tell them what you want them to know rings true here: you have studio experience, that aint just lights, that's direction, booking, personal/social skills to make the models feel comfortable as well as the technical things with lights etc.
And since you run a webby, say you run a webby that YOU created, update and above all, command.
You have the skills, just tell them you have the skills and miss out anything weaker/unimportant.
Although this is more of a profile, your resume could include a bibliography of the magazines you were published in (make some up- i doubt they'll check. If you said "published in metal hammer magazine, septemeber 2007", they won't bust you), the model shoots you had, the bands you've done, the websites your pictures appear on... everything.
Big up yourself man, you're good enough. |
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02/29/2008 10:50:02 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by Tez:
your resume could include a bibliography of the magazines you were published in (make some up- i doubt they'll check. If you said "published in metal hammer magazine, septemeber 2007", they won't bust you), |
wow.
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02/29/2008 10:52:23 AM · #10 |
Originally posted by Gordon:
Originally posted by Tez:
your resume could include a bibliography of the magazines you were published in (make some up- i doubt they'll check. If you said "published in metal hammer magazine, septemeber 2007", they won't bust you), |
wow. |
Amen. |
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02/29/2008 10:55:18 AM · #11 |
i just meant that if it sounds feasible and if it helps, go for it. It was part of my job before i got promoted to sift through cvs and no way can you check every little thing. If it said smt like "I won silver medal in the Seoul Olympics" then yeah, i could check and see, but if it's something like "increased productivity by 150% from previous quarter upon my arrival" we wouldn't have a clue.
Possibly a bad example to make, but if it gives an edge then it gives an edge. |
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02/29/2008 10:55:55 AM · #12 |
Never, ever, lie on your resume. Ever.
As someone who hires I'll say this: I check. |
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02/29/2008 03:20:23 PM · #13 |
| Thanks a bunch. Im not gonna need to lie, but I dont think they would check anything. Ill go the honest way, but definitely big up as Tez puts it. Thanks a bunch for that advice by the way. Its easy to forget how impressive certain things can sound when they seem like everyday stuff to me. |
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02/29/2008 04:34:19 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by Tez:
i just meant that if it sounds feasible and if it helps, go for it. It was part of my job before i got promoted to sift through cvs and no way can you check every little thing. If it said smt like "I won silver medal in the Seoul Olympics" then yeah, i could check and see, but if it's something like "increased productivity by 150% from previous quarter upon my arrival" we wouldn't have a clue.
Possibly a bad example to make, but if it gives an edge then it gives an edge. |
That reminds me of a past member here, a professional who listed on her site that she was a ribbon winner in an international competition. Funny, she never mentioned that said ribbon-winner was DQ'd (along with most of her other entries) for openly flaunting the editing rules.
On second thought, that's not even as bad... she didn't outright LIE.
Don't lie on your resume. Period. |
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05/08/2008 01:11:53 PM · #15 |
Name
Address
Phone
OBJECTIVE
A position in photography utilizing my outstanding production and creative skills to improve a company's services and profitability.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Excellent broad knowledge of photographic processes, black and white film development,negative and direct positive processes.
Perform basis repairs on photographic equipment
Ability to use a variety of cameras and equipment, including large format, medium format and 35mm equipment.
Excellent knowledge of computerized processes that are used to scan photographic media (slides, transparencies and film) to produce digital images on photo compact discs such as DOS, MAC, Windows Software: Adobe Photoshop, Quark Xpress, Aldus Photostyler, Persuasion, Freehand, Pagemaker, Lotus Freelance, and Paintbrush.
EXPERIENCE
1991-Present
Photographer/Assistant
Using digital images on Mac-based systems including organizing, editing, toning, captioning, transmitting, etc.
Provide assistance for digital services including slide film recording, image manipulation and scanning, CD burning, and digital printing using a variety of software packages and computer hardware.
Maintain and perform basic repairs on photographic equipment.
EDUCATION
College name, VT Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts, 1991 Concentration: Photography
//www.examplesof.com/resume/
Message edited by author 2009-01-28 03:06:18. |
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05/08/2008 01:19:15 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by alfresco:
Never, ever, lie on your resume. Ever.
As someone who hires I'll say this: I check. |
If I see a typo, it goes straight into the trash.
If it's too long, it usually goes into the trash.
Message edited by author 2008-05-08 13:20:35.
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05/08/2008 01:25:51 PM · #17 |
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
If I see a typo, it goes straight into the trash. |
Yep, right there with you. If there is a grammatical error too, straight in trash. :)
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05/08/2008 01:30:09 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by salmiakki:
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
If I see a typo, it goes straight into the trash. |
Yep, right there with you. If there is a grammatical error too, straight in trash. :) |
If there's money paperclipped to it, I take the money, and the resumé goes straight into the trash.
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05/08/2008 01:37:15 PM · #19 |
This is how I was told to lay out a good readable resume as part of a resume building workshop I attended.
Contact info - Name in larger font than address/phone/email
Summary of qualifications - Brief summary of what you bring to the table, followed by a bullet list of specific skills.
Experience - List of work experiences including specific achievements from each position
Education - Diplomas & degrees
Other skills - Anything relevant that's not covered above
Above all, edit for readability. The person who's screening resumes is going to scan your resume for certain keywords and if you think you're going to make them work for it, you're mistaken.
Also, note that I left out the objective section. It's unnecessary and obvious. If you're submitting a resume, it's obvious that you're objective is to get offered the job. Duh.
You also need to create a cover letter that details how you're a good fit for the position.
Good Luck
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05/08/2008 01:39:46 PM · #20 |
Originally posted by salmiakki:
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
If I see a typo, it goes straight into the trash. |
Yep, right there with you. If there is a grammatical error too, straight in trash. :) |
It depends on the position. If I'm looking for a guy to move heavy equipment around, I'm willing to let grammatical errors slide if there's evidence he's used to physical labor. |
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05/08/2008 04:37:05 PM · #21 |
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
If there's money paperclipped to it, I take the money, and the resumé goes straight into the trash. |
What if there is a trashy woman paper-clipped to the resumé? |
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05/09/2008 05:55:23 AM · #22 |
Originally posted by _eug:
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
If there's money paperclipped to it, I take the money, and the resumé goes straight into the trash. |
What if there is a trashy woman paper-clipped to the resumé? |
I'd laugh before it goes into the trash.
Message edited by author 2008-05-09 05:55:34.
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05/09/2008 05:56:26 AM · #23 |
Originally posted by Tez:
Although this is more of a profile, your resume could include a bibliography of the magazines you were published in (make some up- i doubt they'll check. If you said "published in metal hammer magazine, septemeber 2007", they won't bust you), the model shoots you had, the bands you've done, the websites your pictures appear on... everything.
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Oh hell no. Stop giving bad advice.
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05/09/2008 06:47:05 AM · #24 |
Originally posted by Arcanist:
Dear Big Studio
I need to earn money to put food on the table. You need people who can take pictures that your customer's will remember.
Please see my portfolio. //www.dpchallenge.com/portfolio.php?USER_ID=51386
I am serious. I want to work for you. |
LMAO
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05/09/2008 08:49:58 AM · #25 |
Originally posted by Tez:
...make some up- i doubt they'll check. If you said "published in metal hammer magazine, septemeber 2007", they won't bust you... |
I can't believe you're actually advocating lying on a resume. Aside from the obvious ethical compromise, that's a good way to get fired and blacklisted. |
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