Holy Crap

I finally finished my portfolio and resume and hope that it gets a thumbs up from the people i asked to review it before I turn it in. It took me too many days and hours to finish an important project like this.

So i suggest that you folks out their. No matter what type of job you may be applying for. Prepare you samples of work and resume. Because you never know who will come calling. And it will save you a lot of stress and a few all-nighters in the long run.

So wish me luck. Because I will need it.

Portfolio, Cover letter and Resume

Thats the trinity of what it takes to get a job in my profession. What do I write and how should I write it is also equally as hard. Luckily, I have some help with the cover letter.
What pictures do I add to my portfolio that show my strengths but also show my personality as a photojournalist? I have help putting that together also.

When I first started out I found this cool website hosted by the Detroit Free Press. Check it out it has some really good tips at what you need to keep your stuff above the pile and out of the trash can.

If I had to recommend how to put together a solid portfolio/cover letter its that you should find a photo editor (or related professional) that has experience in doing this. They probably see cover letters and portfolios all the time and know what works and what doesn't.

And now I have to get back to writing that cover letter and polishing up that portfolio.

G Payne in the house

Welcome to the Blog of Payne.

Which is basically a diary without the little lock and key. And the little pink flowers printed on the cover.

So what do I plan to write here?

Mostly I will write about the art of photojournalism and my adventures pursuing that art. I have to say I was inspired to start a blog because of the strobist.com blog and of my friend Shannon Drawe blog. My blog will try to be different. But mostly its about me and the tools I use to do my job when covering news, sports and the in between. Well, got to run I have to prepare a resume and portfolio and eat dinner, oh and the dog needs a walk.