PowerPoint assignment 2014, 10 slide example

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Careers in Portrait
Photography
An Interview with Krista Blythe
By 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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3. +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
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4. +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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5. +Job Skills
 Bachelor Degree
 Apprentice
 On the job training
Education Additional Qualifications
 Professional Associations
 Professional Photographers
of America
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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
Likes Dislikes
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7. +
Reality Check
My living expenses
Annual Total:
$30,468
With Taxes:
$37,150
Total
Monthly
Expenses:
$2,539
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8. + 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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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
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10. +
Questions?
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