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Careers in Portrait PhotographyAn Interview with Krista BlytheBy Lorraine Stratton

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+Career:Portrait Photographer

Photographs people Some times pets Photos may be taken

In a studio Outside

Owner, Krista Blythe Photography

Melody Street Milwaukie, OR

Career Description Person Interviewed

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+Job Skills Take photos Edit photos Adjust lighting Manage budget Pay bills Supervise assistances

Duties General Skills Math Budgeting Computer Use Troubleshooting Writing Creativity, Art &

Composition Dependability Attention to detail Flexibility Decision Making 04/07/23

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+Job Skills

Computer PhotoShop LightRoom Data Transfer

(sending images to lab)

Spreadsheet Digital Camera —

Canon 5D Electronic Studio Lights Flash Meter

Technology Skills

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+Job Skills

Bachelor Degree Apprentice On the job training

Education Additional Qualifications Professional Associations

Professional Photographers of America

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+Reflection on interview/research

Using camera Meeting & working with

people Adjusting lights Using props Editing with computer

Creativity limits (what customer wants)

Business requirements Unreliable pay checks Long hours

Likes Dislikes

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+Reality Check

My living expenses

Annual Total:

$30,468With Taxes:

$37,150

Total Monthly Expenses:

$2,539

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+Salary CIS Oregon median — $31,230 Indeed.com — $44,000 Simply hired.com — $42,000 General range — $14,800 to $50,000

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+Conclusion

Portrait Photography career Demanding Competitive Creative freedom limited by

clients Training Required

Technical Artistic Business

High overhead Salary generally equal financial

requirements Not always dependable income

Would rather work for company as Photojournalist Cruise Photographer Public Relations Photographer Product/Commercial

Photographer Reasons

Less overhead More reliable paycheck Working with professionals

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+Questions?

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