Professional Business Practices Flashcards
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Which business structure provides the most personal liability protection for a solo photographer?
Answer: Limited Liability Company (LLC)
An LLC separates personal assets from business liabilities, protecting the photographer's personal property if the business faces a lawsuit or debt.
What is 'usage-based pricing' in commercial photography?
Answer: Setting fees based on how, where, and how long images will be used
Usage-based pricing reflects the commercial value of an image by factoring in placement (print vs. web), duration, and geographic reach of the campaign.
A competitor uses your watermarked portfolio image on their website without permission. Under the DMCA, what is the fastest remedy?
Answer: Send a DMCA takedown notice to the website's host
The DMCA safe harbor provision allows copyright owners to send a takedown notice to the hosting provider, requiring prompt removal of infringing content.
Which of the following expenses is generally NOT tax-deductible for a self-employed photographer?
Answer: Personal meals unrelated to client meetings
Personal meals with no business purpose are a personal expense and cannot be deducted, while equipment, education, and insurance are legitimate business deductions.
What is the recommended method for backing up client images during a shoot?
Answer: Dual card slots recording simultaneously or immediate offload to multiple drives
The 3-2-1 backup rule and redundant in-camera recording (if available) protect against single-point failure and irreplaceable image loss.
When negotiating a corporate headshot contract for 50 employees, what pricing strategy is most professional?
Answer: Offer a volume discount with a fixed per-head rate or half-day/day rate
Volume pricing with a per-head or block-rate structure acknowledges economies of scale while ensuring the photographer is fairly compensated for the full engagement.
A property release is required when photographing which of the following for commercial use?
Answer: A privately owned building's distinctive interior
Distinctive privately owned interiors, branded spaces, and recognizable private properties may require a property release before images can be used commercially.