Professional Business Practices Flashcards
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What is the primary advantage of requiring a non-refundable retainer (deposit) to book a photography session?
Answer: It secures the date and compensates the photographer for turning away other clients
A non-refundable retainer compensates the photographer for holding the date and the opportunity cost of declining other bookings for that time slot.
When a photographer licenses images to a magazine, what does 'first North American serial rights' specify?
Answer: The magazine has the exclusive right to publish the images for the first time in North American print or digital serial media
First serial rights grant a publication the exclusive right to be the first to print or publish the images in North America; all other rights remain with the photographer.
Which of the following best describes 'licensing' vs. 'copyright transfer' in photography?
Answer: Licensing grants permission to use images under defined conditions while copyright transfer permanently assigns ownership
A license is a limited permission to use images under specific terms while copyright transfer (assignment) permanently conveys ownership of the intellectual property to another party.
A photographer is hired for an event but gets sick the day before. What is the most professional course of action?
Answer: Contact a trusted colleague to cover the event and coordinate the handoff
Arranging a qualified substitute and coordinating the handoff demonstrates professionalism and upholds contractual obligations while managing a genuine emergency.
What is the purpose of a 'limitation of liability' clause in a photography contract?
Answer: To cap the maximum amount the photographer can be held liable for, typically at the contract fee
A limitation of liability clause protects the photographer from catastrophic financial damages by capping exposure to the value of the contract in cases of equipment failure or other mishaps.
What should a professional photographer include in a client questionnaire before a portrait session?
Answer: Intended use of images, preferred style, and any physical concerns or accessibility needs
Pre-session questionnaires help the photographer tailor the shoot, anticipate licensing needs, plan poses, and accommodate any special requirements in advance.
Under US copyright law, how long does copyright protection last for photographs created by an individual photographer today?
Answer: The photographer's life plus 70 years
Under current US copyright law, works created by an individual are protected for the author's lifetime plus an additional 70 years.