Creative Photography Segment 2 Exam Study Guide FLVS - Flashcards

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Macro photography should be done in color, not in black and white as this hides detail.

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False

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Adults' hands can be photographed engaging in a favorite activity or holding hands with someone.

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True

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The amount of magnification gained from the extension tube depends on the focal length of the lens.

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True

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Lighting becomes less important with macro photography since you are so close to the subject.

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False

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Many amateur photographers use a macro lens.

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False

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Only pretty objects should be used in macro photography.

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False

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You can create a backdrop for a macro flower photograph with a piece of paper.

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True

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What is the magnification on a true macro lens?

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1:1

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What is a disadvantage of using a macro filter?

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It can degrade the quality of the image.

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In extreme close-up photographs what background works best?

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Blurred background

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What is true of extension tubes?

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They are hollow.

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Which of the following is true of macro photography with people?

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People are not good subjects for macro photography.

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Macro photography often involves what type of depth of field?

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Shallow

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Close-up photography is another word for what?

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Macro photography

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What lighting direction can make a flower's petals almost glow?

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Backlighting

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It is very difficult to enter the field of photography as a career.

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False

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Many professional photographers take business courses or training to help them run their businesses.

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True

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The need for photographers is decreasing in the United States.

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True

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Photojournalists may be employed by newspapers and magazines.

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True

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Many photographers work non-traditional hours, such as weekends.

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True

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Professional photography is a competitive job field.

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True

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A college degree is required for professional photographers.

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False

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Photographers who own studios are responsible for what costs?

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All of the above

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A scientific photographer concentrates on which subject?

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Disease

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What is the educational path for professional photographers?

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There is no uniform educational or training path or requirements

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A commercial photographer concentrates on which subject?

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Fashion

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What do professional photographers who own their own business have to do to be successful?

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All of the above

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What is the first step in becoming a professional photographer?

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Having a passion and interest for photography

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Forensic photographers photograph which of the following?

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Crime scenes

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Some buildings are also copyrighted, so it's a good idea to check if you plan to license a photograph with a famous building in it.

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True

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A model release can be either oral or written down.

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False

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A model release is a document that spells out under which conditions a photographer may use a photograph of someone.

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True

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Commercial use is typically defined as the use of an image for advertising purposes.

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True

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It is always legal to license or sell a photograph with a person in it.

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False

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Photographers may photograph into someone's house as long as they are standing in the street.

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False

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What a photograph will be used for impacts its legal and ethical position.

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True

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Which word describes a photograph that is considered for editorial use?

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Newsworthy

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The copyright symbol looks like which of the following?

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©

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What permits the copying of a photograph in certain circumstances?

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Fair use

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Where might photography be banned?

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Military bases

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Which convention automatically transfers copyright to the producer of a work of art?

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The Berne Convention

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Which amendment in the United States protects the freedom of speech?

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First Amendment

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When do you need a model release?

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The person is recognizable in the photograph, and you want to be able to license the photograph for commercial use.

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The idea of copyright dates back to when and where?

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1500s and Great Britain

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In 1941, Alfred Eisenstaedt worked for the War Relocation Authority to document the forced evacuation of Japanese-Americans on the West Coast to relocation camps.

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False

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Edward Weston had a beach named after him.

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True

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Eisenstaedt's work illustrates the need for photographers to be ready for those perfect spontaneous moments that create great photographs.

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True

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Weston's "Print of the Month" club brought him financial stability.

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True

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Ansel Adams is best known for his black and white photographs of national parks.

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True

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The government celebrated Lange's documentation of the relocation process in Japanese American camps.

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False

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Dorothea Lange helped to co-found the photography magazine Aperture.

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True

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Annie Liebovitz is known for her photographs in which area?

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Portraits

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Which photographer was known for his/her work as an environmentalist?

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Ansel Adams

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What group did Ansel Adams and Edward Weston help to found?

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Group f/64

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Which photographer produced iconic images of the Great Depression?

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Dorothea Lange

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Which photographer was born in Germany?

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Alfred Eisenstaedt

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Annie Leibovitz worked at which publication?

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Rolling Stone

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Which of the following celebrities have been photographed by Annie Leibovitz?

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All of the above

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Which photographer had a "Print of the Month" club?

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Edward Weston

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Which tool or feature is a sort of transparency or overlay that is placed over the top of an image to change that image in some way?

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Layers

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Which filter would you use to take a close-up of a flower?

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Marco

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Which is the best image editing software program?

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Whichever program works best for the individual photographer's needs and preferences

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The ND of the ND filter stands for which of the following?

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Neutral density

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What should you do when taking a black and white photograph?

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Look for active skies.

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Which of the following photo editing software programs is free?

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GNU Image Manipulation Program

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When doing black and white photography, which file format should you use if possible?

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RAW

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Why would photographers want to process their film in the darkroom?

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It gives the photographer greater control over the print.

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Which of the following was a famous photographer who specialized in black and white photographs?

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Ansel Adams

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What is the difference between light and dark called?

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Contrast

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Photo editing can transform any image into a great photograph.

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False

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Light can make or break a black and white photograph.

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True

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Digital cameras are less susceptible to UV light.

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True

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A filter is a camera accessory that is mounted on the optical path of the lens.

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True

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The first flexible photographic film was developed by Kodak Eastman in the 1960s.

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False

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Filters can only be used on film cameras.

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False

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Images are immediately visible to the naked eye on film once they have been taken by a camera.

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False

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Darkrooms require very little training to use or stay safe in.

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False

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Macro filters are used to add saturated colors to landscape photographs.

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False

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GIMP does not have a traditional support department or customer service.

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True

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Tonal contrast is the difference between highlights and dark tones.

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True

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To develop a print, you'll need ten trays of chemicals.

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False

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Professional photographers often use the lowest quality settings on their cameras since this can be reversed in Photoshop.

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False

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While developing a print, it is important to gently agitate the trays.

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True

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Many of the changes added by filters can be duplicated by photo editing software.

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True

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Stock agencies are often concerned about what?

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Noise

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Early displayed photographs often had what characteristic?

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They were mounted on plywood without frames.

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Noise is the presence of what in a photograph?

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Color specks

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Where is the photographer's signature generally located?

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In the lower right-hand side below the photograph.

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Who is often credited with displaying the first fine art photographs?

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John Jabez Edwin Mayall

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For product photography, which background is often preferred?

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White

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A product photograph is mostly likely to be used in which of the following situations?

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With a stock agency

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Many stock photographs are meant to convey what?

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A particular concept

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Stock photographers typically use which file format for their images?

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RAW

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What can cause noise?

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All of the above

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Whereas traditional stock agencies showcase the work of professional photographers, anyone can submit to microstock agencies, provided that the images meet the criteria that the microstock agency has set up.

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True

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It is best to position a product directly next to the background to eliminate glare.

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False

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Fine art photography overlaps with a number of other areas of photography.

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True

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When displaying photographs in a gallery, museum, or other location, photographers should check with the location itself about any presentation guidelines.

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True

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In addition to, or in place of, a front signature, many photographers sign and date the back of a photograph.

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True

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The presentation of a photograph does not really add or detract from the photograph and should not be a concern for photographers.

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False

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Model releases are needed for stock images when a person is recognizable in them.

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True

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Noise in a photograph can appear for different reasons, including using a high ISO, using a long exposure, or heat in the image generator itself.

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True

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Light boxes and tents are typically used for fine art photography.

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False

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When you are photographing a product, it is important for the product to be clean, defect-free, and in good condition.

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True

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Fine Art and Commercial photography have little in common.

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False

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Snapshots taken on vacations and during family outings are often popular stock images.

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False

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The beginnings of fine art photography can be dated back to the Victorian era.

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True

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When photographers wish to use a stock photograph, they generally pay a fee to license the image for a particular product, such as a brochure, for a particular amount of time.

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True

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Few fine art photographs are sold today.

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False

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Photojournalists may carry several different cameras and lenses to help them get different shots.

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True

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Due to the internet, photojournalism is declining rapidly.

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False

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Photojournalists help to record and provide proof of events such as genocide, massacres, and natural disasters.

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True

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A telephoto lens is rarely used by photojournalists.

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False

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Photojournalists should never introduce themselves to the people they are photographing.

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False

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Law enforcement and emergency personnel always respond positively to photojournalists.

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False

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Photojournalists typically earn the most out of all photography areas.

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False

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Photojournalists often work in pressure-filled situations.

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True

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There is usually little need to assess a situation before photographing.

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True

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Photojournalists should always photograph the most emotionally loaded scene that they can find.

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False

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Photojournalism plays an important role in the world today by documenting events and situations.

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True

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Photojournalists should feel free to manipulate their images with photo editing software in order to tell the story, even if that means deleting or adding things.

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True

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Photographers generally have unlimited access to sporting events.

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False

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Whereas journalism records written information, photojournalism records visual information.

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True

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As recorders of information, photojournalists need to be mindful of presenting the world as they see it, without manipulating the scene or telling half-truths through the visual image.

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True

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Which of the following is a good tip for documentary photography?

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Shoot with your heart ?

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What depth of field do you generally want in sports photography?

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Large

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To introduce more drama to an image, a photographer might include which of the following?

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Action

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Photojournalism helps to gather and record which of the following?

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Information

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What responsibility does a photojournalist have?

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To record accurately

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When panning, your camera should move in which direction?

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Parallel to the subject

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What is one technique that can help a photojournalist capture a great candid photograph?

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Anticipate what might happen.

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Documentary photographers strive to produce what type of image?

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True

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What can help photojournalists get a close-up shot when they are positioned away from the scene they are shooting?

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Telephoto lens

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To get a great sports photograph, you need to do what?

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Anticipate the action

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