1. + Careers in Portrait Photography An Interview with Krista Blythe By Lorraine Stratton 9/14/2015Short Version

2. + 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 DescriptionPerson Interviewed 9/14/2015 2 Short Version

3. + Job Skills Take photos Edit photos Adjust lighting Manage budget Pay bills Supervise assistances DutiesGeneral Skills Math Budgeting Computer Use Troubleshooting Writing Creativity, Art & Composition Dependability Attention to detail Flexibility Decision Making 9/14/2015 3 Short Version

4. + Job Skills Computer PhotoShop LightRoom Data Transfer (sending images to lab) Spreadsheet Digital Camera — Canon 5D Electronic Studio Lights Flash Meter Technology Skills 9/14/2015 4 Short Version

5. + Job Skills Bachelor Degree Apprentice On the job training EducationAdditional Qualifications Professional Associations Professional Photographers of America 9/14/2015 5 Short Version

6. + 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 LikesDislikes 9/14/2015 6 Short Version

7. + Reality Check My living expenses Annual Total: $30,468 With Taxes: $37,150 Total Monthly Expenses: $2,539 9/14/2015 7 Short Version

8. + Salary CIS Oregon median — $31,230 Indeed.com — $44,000 Simply hired.com — $42,000 General range — $14,800 to $50,000 9/14/2015 8 Short Version

9. + 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 9/14/2015 9 Short Version

10. + Questions? 9/14/2015 10 Short Version