Tips For Your Biography

Because brides and grooms can only base their decision on your profile, it is important that your profile sells your services in the best possible way. As a result, you should treat your biography section like a commercial or advertisement. A better profile equals more bookings and more bookings equal more money. Below you will find some helpful tips on making your profile the best that it can be.

DOs:

• Describe any formal photography, videography, or disc jockey training or education (such as the The Art Institutes, Brooks Institute, Academy of Art University etc.). Don't forget about any seminars or the like that you have attended. If the education or training is prestigious then say it and explain why.
• If you have any awards or other forms of recognition, then proudly mention them and describe their importance in detail. Don't be modest!
• Mention any photography, videography or disc jockey organizations you belong to and how prestigious and exclusive they are.
• Describe your style in detail (using relevant words such as photojournalism, portrait, fashion, natural light, cinematic, documentary, energetic, conservative, etc.).
• If you feel you are particularly strong, skilled, or educated in a particular area of your discipline, such as Photoshop, video editing, mixing skills, or other post/pre-production editing skills, then say it. You are your biggest salesperson.
• If you love photography, videography, or disc jockeying, then say it! For example, if being a photographer is your lifelong dream, then say it in your biography section. It does not hurt to tell people how passionate you are!
• If you have any short stories about how past brides and grooms have raved about your work, do not be afraid to mention them. Remember, use first names only when referring to people.
• Tell brides and grooms what makes your work unique and what makes your work stand out.
• If you have a particularly compelling and positive story about how or why you got into photography, videography, or disc jockeying, then tell it.
• Generally, do not be modest, talk yourself up. You are your biggest salesperson.

For Photographers and Videographers

• Talk about any showings, expos, seminars wherein your work was displayed (such as gallery, portfolio reviews, etc.).

For Disc Jockeys

• Mention different gigs you have worked not just wedding related gigs (like karaoke, dances, partys, etc.), but do not mention the actual names of businesses or organizations that you have in the past or currently work for. Acceptable example: I currently DJ at two of Boston's premier dance clubs. Unacceptable example: I currently DJ at Club Dance and the Roadhouse Bar.

DO NOTs

• Mention your "other job" - if it is not related to photography, videography, or disc jockeying, leave it out.
• Mention your personal life or your personal problems.
• Bash companies, photographers, or brides and grooms etc.
• Lie or be dishonest. Your credibility is critical for your success.

Note: If you place anything in your bio that violates the terms and conditions of the site, it will be removed.

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