Commercial Photography II Unit 1 Flashcard

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What is one benefit of working as a freelance professional photographer?

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greater freedom to set your own schedule

Answer explanation

One benefit of being a freelance professional photographer is the greater freedom to set your own schedule, allowing for flexibility in work hours and the ability to balance personal and professional commitments.

Front

Which image would be MOST useful for Desmond, a newspaper photojournalist, to add to his portfolio? Options: a portrait of a couple with their newborn infant, a photo highlighting design changes in a manufacturer’s top-selling product, a photo capturing the crowd’s reaction to a politician’s speech, a series of images documenting the life cycle of an insect

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a photo capturing the crowd’s reaction to a politician’s speech

Answer explanation

A photo capturing the crowd’s reaction to a politician’s speech showcases Desmond's ability to document significant events and emotions, which is crucial for a photojournalist's portfolio, making it the most relevant choice.

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Expenses incurred by Sam (a freelance nature photographer) but NOT by Carlo (a full-time, salaried photographer for the local police department).

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costs of updating equipment

Answer explanation

Sam, as a freelance photographer, incurs costs for updating equipment to stay competitive, while Carlo's equipment costs are typically covered by the police department. Thus, updating equipment is an expense unique to Sam.

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In 2016, the average photographer earned about how much money per year? Options: $22,500, $34,070, $46,200, $63,080

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$34,070

Answer explanation

In 2016, the average annual earnings for photographers were reported to be around $34,070, making this the correct choice among the options provided.

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Television stations MOST likely employ which type of photographer?

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photojournalist

Answer explanation

Television stations most likely employ photojournalists, as they specialize in capturing newsworthy events and stories through photography, which aligns with the stations' need for visual reporting.

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What is the defining characteristic of a professional photographer?

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A professional photographer receives the majority of their income from photography.

Answer explanation

The defining characteristic of a professional photographer is that they earn the majority of their income from photography, distinguishing them from hobbyists or part-time photographers.

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What type of photographer is someone who takes photos of products in use for a company?

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commercial

Answer explanation

Selena is a commercial photographer because her job involves taking product photos for a company, focusing on marketing and sales rather than personal or artistic expression.

Front

Which of the following photographers would be considered an entrepreneur?

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A photographer who opens their own portrait studio and hires several other photographers to work for them

Answer explanation

The correct choice is the photographer who opens their own portrait studio and hires others. This demonstrates entrepreneurship by creating a business and employing others, unlike the other options which involve employment.

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Carla owns her own photography business that specializes in taking images of products. Based on this description, which term accurately describes Carla?

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Entrepreneur

Answer explanation

Carla is an entrepreneur because she owns and operates her own photography business, focusing on product images. The other terms do not accurately describe her role in this context.

Front

Zane captures images of the school football game from the sidelines of the field. Based on this activity, Zane is MOST likely which type of photographer for his school newspaper?

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Photojournalist

Answer explanation

Zane captures images at a school football game, which involves documenting events and telling stories through photography. This aligns with the role of a photojournalist, who focuses on capturing real-life events for news.