“We want to retake the one for the Book.” The snooty Mom says. “It’s not exactly the way I want it.” “It will be small in the Book.” I say as I look at the image. “But we can take another couple if you want.” “I just know what I want.” The Mom says as …
Category Archives: Directory Work
Tweaking The Standard Set
“People are looking at these pictures and going Yuk.” The Passer says as she shows me one of the Profile Shots I have been shooting. “It’s not the best, but it’s not that bad.” I say. “No one’s buying them.” There are five main components to Assembly Line Portraits-on the front line are The PreSeller …
There’s No “I” In Team
“When he turned in his notice, the Boss didn’t even ask him to stay.” The Passer says with a shake of her head. “I always liked working with him.” “I only worked with him once.” I say and shrug. “He was fun to talk to, but he took even less time with the Subjects than …
Part of a Dying Breed
“Well, we lost three Photographers this week.” The Passer says with a shake of her head. “Two of them were good, too.” “It’s not a job for everyone.” I say. “Some of these young people, they have this thing called, oh, a life.” Most of the Photographers that I have met since I have been …
Processes are More Important than Products
“Through successful Meetings our Photographers and Passers have raised our overall sales average over that of the last quarter.” The Big Boss says in her chipper voice. She doesn’t say it, but it is implied that her fearless leadership is directly responsible for this surprising turn of events. Well, that and the fact that we …
Get Your Head in The Game
“I took a couple of sets while you got your mind back on to why your here.” The other Assembly Line Portrait Photographer says when we were comparing how many sets we had shot and I found he was ahead of me. “Oh.” I say, shocked by both the idea that I am supposed to …
Customer Service-You Talkin’ To Me?
“You’re a terrible photographer.” The Woman said with an angry look on her face. “I am very unhappy with these pictures.” “Oh?” I said with a smile and followed her back to the viewing room where the Passer is patiently waiting for the woman to tell me what was wrong with her pictures. “Look at …
