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Careers in Portrait PhotographyAn Interview with Krista BlytheBy Lorraine Stratton
04/19/23 Short Version
+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 04/19/23
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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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