Website Bio

I realized recently that as of Friday, my bio was somewhat out of date on my website. After realizing that my previous bio was blah and that writing one wasn't as easy as I expected, I eventually came up with the following. I searched "photographer website bios" on Google and didn't come up with a whole lot of advice other than to 1) try not to mention the hobby to professional journey of your photographer career (if applicable) because I guess that's considered cheesy 2) there are suggestions to include your dog, husband or other extraneous life aspects... 3) don't be lengthy and boring 4) don't brag about how awesome you are, because nobody wants to read some one's self-inflicted ego boost. I read a really good article by Kah Kit Young about writing a photography bio.

So here is what I need to know: How does my bio sound? Too much info? Not enough? Spelling errors (God forbid)? Bore you out of your mind? Should I use this black and white image (assuming Leslie gives me permission) or the one I currently have, or a different one all together? Any advice is helpful!

© Photo by Leslie McDaniel

I am a commercial and fine art photographer who recently leapt in faith of following her dreams in Seattle. I grew up in Northwest Montana surrounded by family and friends who encouraged my creativity and passion of the arts. As a recent graduate of the Film and Photography Program at Montana State University in Bozeman, I am on a quest driven by obsession and…well, employment.

My dream is to travel to different countries, learn to cook the local favorites and photograph everything along my journeys. Culture fascinates me. I am always looking for opportunities to increase my knowledge – reading books, entering art shows, meeting other artists, and experimenting with various photographic techniques and skills.

Inquiries? Musings? Advice? I look forward to hearing from you.