Sample interview questions: Have you ever had to deal with any conflicts or challenges related to the misrepresentation or misinterpretation of your photographs? How did you navigate through it?
Sample answer:
Yes, I have encountered instances where my photographs have been misrepresented or misinterpreted.
One particular incident involved a photograph I took during a protest. The image depicted a protester being apprehended by police officers. However, when the photograph was published in the media, it was captioned as “protester attacking police officer.”
Upon seeing the misrepresentation, I immediately reached out to the editor of the publication. I explained the context of the situation and provided additional photographs that showed the full sequence of events. The editor acknowledged the error and issued a correction.
Another challenge I have faced is the unauthorized use of my photographs. In one instance, a website used one of my images without my permission. I contacted the website and demanded that they remove the image immediately. They initially refused, claiming that they had found the image on a free stock photo website.
I explained to them that I was the copyright holder and that their use of the image was illegal. I also threatened legal action if they did not comply. Eventually, the website removed the image.
Navigating through these conflicts and challenges requires a combination of… Read full answer