MitchellRealWorld

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I chose portrait photographers, who shoot portraits that generally involve one person but may also involve a group of people (like for a family portrait). Their job is to create realistic, expressionistic, and occasionally glamorized photos that capture/evoke the mood of the person in the picture. A high school diploma or an equivalent to a high school diploma are needed to become a portraiture, while a college degree in photography or visual arts is also a good idea if a photographer wants to land better jobs. Thankfully photography is a learning experience so an extensive educational background isn't necessary. At the beginning of their careers, they will make around $7-$11 an hour. Mid career they will make $32,000 annually, and as a veteran they will make slightly more than their mid career pay. Portrait photographers generally work in their own studio as it will have proper lighting and a functional set, but they may also travel to a location depending on the background necessary for the portrait. I am interested in this career because the portrait unit was one of my favorites because achieving the perfect balance of light and shadow on somebody's face was both a rewarding and challenging process. I think that being a portraiture would be a consistent job when compared to other photography careers. It would be quite technical trying to balance the light and also trying to capture a mood on camera. It might be frustrating after a while if the right shots aren't turning out, but I think that there would be ways to have fun with it on a day to day level.

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Meagan Baker []

Mortenson (local- Waukesha) []

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Proposal: For this project I plan on going home and taking portraits of my little sister Jenna (8) and my dog Hannah. I will attempt to use natural light from the windows in my house and will most likely also take them outside in the snow to get pictures there too. I will probably end up choosing 3 photos to use but I will have to see once I take the pictures. As well as taking closeups of their faces, I will also try to use framing in order to give the photos more depth.