How do I edit the about text?
· The about text is your longer story — up to 2000 characters for more context.
How do I edit the about text?
The about text is your long version of the bio — up to 2000 characters for story, career, details.
How to do it
- Open Profile (
/dashboard/profile) - Find the "About" field
- Write your text (max 2000 chars ≈ 300-400 words)
- Save
Where is the about shown?
Depending on the portfolio theme as:
- A dedicated about section on your portfolio page
- An about subpage (
/your-slug/about) - In the header area for compact designs
What belongs in the about text
Your story
- How did you get into your profession?
- What defining moments have you had?
- What drives you?
Your career
- Education (if relevant)
- Key stops (agencies, studios, clients)
- Awards (with context)
Your philosophy
- Why do you work the way you do?
- What matters to you?
- What kind of projects do you love?
Example — model
Maria was born in Vienna and originally wanted to become an architect. At 19 she was discovered at an art event and got her first shoot for Wienerin Magazine.
Since 2022 she's been modeling full-time, represented by Agency X in Vienna and Y in Milano. Her focus is editorial and high fashion — clients include Vogue Italia, Elle DE, and Harper's Bazaar.
When not shooting, Maria studies architecture in Vienna (on the side) and loves to travel — especially to Italy, where most of her editorial work is.
Example — photographer
Markus came to photography through music — at 17 he started shooting band portraits for local musicians. Today, 15 years later, his style is defined by contrast and strong light.
After 5 years as an assistant at Studio Hell in Berlin, he opened his own studio in Munich in 2022. Clients: Zalando, Nike, MyTheresa, Harper's Bazaar DE.
He prefers working in daylight and with an analog Hasselblad — technology that forces him to slow down and be more precise.
Tips
- Write in third person if your portfolio should feel formal
- Or first person ("I am...") if it can be personal
- Use paragraphs — a 2000-char block without structure is unreadable
- No keyword lists — this isn't LinkedIn
Short or long?
- Short (100-200 words): For very visual portfolios where photos dominate
- Medium (200-400 words): The classic about, works most of the time
- Long (400+ words): Only if you truly have a story to tell
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