Photography Profession Quiz

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

• low level of personal financial risk

• less time spent marketing your business

• greater freedom to set your own schedule

• more time spent taking photos than administrative tasks

Desmond 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 Desmond to add to his portfolio?

• 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

Carlo works as a full-time, salaried photographer for the local police department. Sam works as a freelance nature photographer. Which expenses would be incurred by Sam but NOT by Carlo?

• costs associated with using stock photographs

• cost of obtaining a college degree

• cost of federal income tax

• costs of updating equipment

In 2016, the average photographer earned about how much money per year?

• $22,500

• $34,070

• $46,200

• $63,080

Television stations MOST likely employ which type of photographer?

• forensic

• scientific

• commercial

• photojournalist

What is the defining characteristic of a professional photographer?

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

• A professional photographer owns their own photography business.

• A professional photographer does not accept freelance work.

• A professional photographer is skilled in all types of photography.

Selena 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 Selena be considered?

• professional

• commercial

• amateur

• artistic

Which of the following photographers would be considered an entrepreneur?

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

• A photographer who accepts jobs from nature magazines on an as-needed basis

• A photographer who is a full-time staff member at a local newspaper

• A photographer who takes crime scene photos for the city police department

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

• Photojournalist

• Forensic photographer

• Fine art photographer

• Entrepreneur

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?

• Fine art

• Forensic

• Photojournalist

• Portrait