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About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million…
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Plans and shoots images for clients or publications, handling lighting, composition, direction of subjects, and post-production across genres such as portrait, product, and events.
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About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million…
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Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improv…
creativity, technical precision, and collaboration drive the production of world-class imagery. We are seeking an experienced Photographer Level 2 to support on-model and product photography shoots in our Portland studio…
creativity, technical precision, and collaboration drive the production of world-class imagery. We are looking for an experienced Photographer 3 to independently lead commercial photography and video sets in our studio.…
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Milagrois currently seeking Latino/a/e actors to appear in aSpanish-language production of Ricardo Pérez González's "ElMangó Incomible," which will run Mar 31-Apr 18, 2027 at Milagro. If you're a skilled actor who's flue…
The Lead Video Editor sits at the intersection of creative execution and production at WorkMoney Media. This role partners closely with the CEO, EVP Production, and leadership team to bring our stories to life — shaping…
Milagro is seeking a Male actor: to play multiple Latine characters including a LatineTiny Tim type. 20’s- early 30’s. Singing, dancing, and someSpanish proficiency preferred. AXmas Cuento Remix ByMaya Malan-Gonzalez Com…
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Job Overview TLC Nursing Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) for travel assignments in various healthcare facilities. The MLT will be responsible for performing laboratory tests…
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What photographers earn in Portland
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $18–$25 | $38k–$53k |
| Mid level | $25–$36 | $53k–$75k |
| Senior | $36–$50 | $75k–$105k |
Adjusted for the Portland market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Camera and lens techniqueLighting (natural and studio)CompositionAdobe LightroomAdobe Photoshop retouchingDirecting subjectsShot planningClient management
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Show me your portfolio. How do you choose what goes in it?
Curate ruthlessly toward the work you want to be hired for. Explain your selection logic; it reveals your eye.
How do you handle a shoot when conditions go wrong, like bad weather or a broken light?
Give a real story of adapting on the spot. Preparedness, backups, and calm problem-solving are what clients pay for.
Walk me through your lighting setup for a typical portrait or product shot.
Be specific about modifiers, ratios, and why. Technical fluency separates professionals from enthusiasts.
How do you direct people who are nervous in front of the camera?
Talk about building rapport, giving simple physical prompts, and shooting through awkwardness until subjects relax.
What does your editing and delivery workflow look like?
Cover culling, color, retouching standards, turnaround times, and how you deliver and archive files.
How do you scope and price a job, and handle usage rights?
Show you understand licensing, deliverable counts, and revision limits. Business literacy matters, especially for staff-plus-freelance roles.
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Resume tips that move the needle
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Link a genre-focused portfolio; a tight product or portrait gallery beats a broad mix for staff roles.
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List published or commercial work with client names where contracts allow.
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Include your gear and studio competencies briefly, especially lighting, since job posts often specify them.
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Quantify output, such as images delivered per shoot or e-commerce SKUs photographed per week.
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Mention retouching and file management skills; many in-house roles are half post-production.
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Typical progression
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