Careers in Photography
What is a benefit of starting your own photography business?
a. financial risk associated with running your own business
b. flexibility and freedom to be your own boss
c. standard 40-hour work week with regular hours
d. requirement to specialize in one type of photography
Flexibility and freedom to be your own boss.
Which symbol is used to indicate copyright?
a. @
b. ©
c. TM
d. ®
Good job ©uh
Earning a university degree is an essential step in becoming a professional photographer.
a. True
b. False
L I E S
Commercial use is typically defined as the use of an image for advertising purposes.
a. True
b. False
T R U E
What is one benefit of working as a freelance professional photographer?
a. low level of personal financial risk
b. less time spent marketing your business
c. greater freedom to set your own schedule
d. more time spent taking photos than administrative tasks
Greater freedom to set your own schedule.
For photographers, what is an advantage of rights-managed licensing?
a. A single image can be sold to multiple buyers at the same time
b. A single license may sell for thousands of dollars
c. The license to an image never expires
d. The photographer can revoke a license at any time
A single license may sell for thousands of dollars.
Joaquin captures images of the school football game from the sidelines. Based on this activity, Joaquin is MOST likely which type of photographer for his school newspaper?
a. fine art
b. forensic
c. photojournalist
d. portrait
Photojournalist
Few people will care if you use their image in a photograph without obtaining consent.
a. True
b. False
Issa lie... don't be weird
The need for stock photographers is decreasing in the United States.
a. True
b. False
False
Which principle permits copying a work in certain cases such as private, educational, research, or editorial use?
a. Fair use
b. Free use
c. Public use
d. Exempt use
Fair Use
Television stations MOST likely employ which type of photographer?
a. forensic
b. scientific
c. commercial
d. photojournalist
Photojournalist
Catherine is shooting photographs at a city park where children are playing soccer. A parent asks her to stop. How should she respond?
a. continue, because it is her right on public property
b. agree to the parent’s request even though not legally required
c. agree because she is legally required to stop
d. continue but transfer copyright to the parent
Agree to the parent’s request even though not legally required.
DON'T BE WEIRD
Danielle is employed by an outdoor gear company. Her primary job is to take photos of products the company sells, in use. What type of photographer would she be considered?
a. professional
b. commercial
c. amateur
d. artistic
Commercial
In general, photographers have the right to take, publish, sell, and copyright a photograph as long as it doesn’t interfere with others’ rights.
a. True
b. False
T R U E
What is the defining characteristic of a professional photographer?
a. receives the majority of their income from photography
b. owns their own photography business
c. does not accept freelance work
d. is skilled in all types of photography
Receives the majority of their income from photography
Deco takes a photo of a billboard featuring a cola company’s logo. Why would he likely be restricted from using it commercially?
a. violates privacy rights of the company
b. violates the company’s freedom of speech
c. photo was taken on public property
d. contains a trademark that belongs to someone else
Contains a trademark that belongs to someone else
Which of the following photographers would be considered an entrepreneur?
a. A photographer who opens their own portrait studio and hires several others
b. A photographer who accepts jobs from nature magazines on an as-needed basis
c. A photographer who is a full-time staff member at a local newspaper
d. A photographer who takes crime scene photos for the city police department
A photographer who opens their own portrait studio and hires several others
In a Royalty Free (RF) license, the buyer is given an exclusive right to use an image for a particular amount of time.
a. True
b. False
L I E S
Hector works as a full-time, salaried photographer for the local police department. Jose Horne works as a freelance nature photographer. Which expenses would be incurred by Hector but NOT by Jose?
a. costs associated with using stock photographs
b. cost of obtaining a college degree
c. cost of federal income tax
d. costs of updating equipment
Costs of updating equipment.
Isaac took a candid photo of his neighbor and wants to sell it for advertising. What should he do first?
a. seek his neighbor’s permission
b. ask the company to pay his neighbor
c. give his neighbor a complimentary copy
d. edit the photo to include the company’s trademark
Seek his neighbor’s permission
In 2016, the average photographer earned about how much money per year?
a. $22,500
b. $34,070
c. $46,200
d. $63,080
$34,070
Which measure automatically transfers copyright to the producer of a work of art?
a. Berne Convention
b. Fourth Amendment
c. First Amendment
d. British Convention
Berne Convention
Sergio owns his own photography business that specializes in taking images of products. Sergio’s clients use these photos in their company’s marketing materials. All of his income comes from this business. Based on this description, which term accurately describes Sergio?
a. photojournalist
b. forensic photographer
c. fine art photographer
d. entrepreneur
Entrepreneur
Nathan wants to include images by a famous photographer in a textbook he is writing but does not hold the copyright. What step can Nathan take to help ensure fair use?
a. avoid offering new commentary
b. show that use offers him personal financial benefit
c. include numerous other images by the same photographer
d. use the photos in a way that does not deprive the copyright holder of income
Use the photos in a way that does not deprive the copyright holder of income.
Alondra is a newspaper photojournalist who wants to strengthen his portfolio before sending it to potential employers. Which of these images would be MOST useful for Alondra to add to her portfolio?
a. a portrait of a couple with their newborn infant
b. a photo highlighting design changes in a manufacturer’s top-selling product
c. a photo capturing the crowd’s reaction to a politician’s speech
d. a series of images documenting the life cycle of an insect
A photo capturing the crowd’s reaction to a politician’s speech.
In the U.S., the copyright for works produced after 1978 is how long?
a. the photographer’s lifetime
b. the photographer’s lifetime plus 50 years
c. the photographer’s lifetime plus 70 years
d. indefinite
The photographer’s lifetime plus 70 years.
Reese is investigating careers in photography. She wants regular 40-hour weeks, little outdoor work, and no unsafe conditions. Which type of photography may be the BEST fit?
a. photojournalism
b. commercial photography
c. wedding photography
d. forensic photography
Commercial Photography
In 1982, Olga took a photo of Mount Fuji that became famous. She died in 1998. When will her copyright expire?
a.6...7
b. 1998
c. 2068
d. never
2068
A stock photographer will want a camera with at least how many megapixels?
a. 2
b. 4
c. 8
d. 12
6+7-1=12
IT'S A TRAP
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2. Knock on one of the three doors: 403, 405, 407
3. Walk in
4. Say "I love you" to the teacher
5. Walk out
OR
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