Careers
Benefit of being a freelance photographer?
Greater freedom to set your own schedule.
What type of photographer would most likely work for a television station?
Photojournalist.
What symbol represents copyright?
©
What does RF stand for in photography licensing?
Royalty Free
Why should a photographer be careful about photographing people without consent?
It can raise privacy and ethical concerns.
What makes someone a professional photographer?
What Photography provides the majority of their income.
A photographer takes photos of products for a company's marketing materials. What type of photography is this?
Commercial photography.
In general, what rights do photographers have over their photographs?
They have the right to take, publish, sell, and copyright their photographs as long as they don't interfere with someone else's rights.
True or False: A Royalty Free license gives the buyer exclusive rights to an image for a specific amount of time.
False.
A photographer takes a candid photo of a neighbor and wants to sell it to a company for advertising. What should the photographer do first?
Seek the neighbor's permission.
What is one benefit of owning your own photography business?
Flexibility and freedom to be your own boss.
A photographer takes pictures of a football game for the school newspaper. What type of photographer are they?
Photojournalist.
What principle allows copyrighted works to be copied in certain circumstances for educational, research, private, or editorial purposes?
Fair use.
What is one advantage of Rights-Managed licensing?
A single license may sell for thousands of dollars.
A parent asks a photographer to stop photographing children playing soccer in a public park. What should the photographer do?
Agree to the parent's request, even though the photographer may not legally be required to stop
What additional expenses might a freelance photographer have that a salaried photographer may not?
Expenses such as updating equipment and other business-related costs.
A photographer takes photographs of crime scenes for a police department. What type of photography is this?
Forensic photography.
In the United States, how long does copyright generally last for works created after 1978?
The photographer's lifetime plus 70 years
True or False: A single image under Rights-Managed licensing can be sold to multiple buyers at the same time.
False
Why is consent especially important when an image will be used commercially?
The person photographed may have privacy/publicity rights, and commercial use can require permission.
What is an entrepreneur in photography?
Someone who owns and operates their own photography business.
Ursula wants a regular Monday–Friday work schedule, little outdoor photography, and minimal dangerous situations. Which type of photography may be the best fit?
Commercial photography.
Dario photographs a billboard containing a cola company's logo. Why might he be restricted from using the photograph commercially?
The photograph contains a trademark belonging to someone else.
What is an important difference between Royalty Free and Rights-Managed licensing?
Royalty Free generally provides broader use under the license, while Rights-Managed licensing controls specific conditions of use and can command a higher price.
A photographer wants to use someone else's photograph in a textbook. What could help make the use qualify as fair use?
Using the photograph in a way that does not deprive the copyright holder of income.