“Why are these pictures so expensive?” The outraged Subject says after she is told the price of two 5x7s. “That’s ridiculous.” “Well.” The Passer says in his calm, monotone selling voice. “We are giving the Church a free directory and we also have to pay for our traveling expenses to come out here and take …
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It’s A Major Award. . .
How many photographers does it take to screw in a light bulb? 100. 1 to screw in the light bulb and 99 to stand around and say: “I could have done that.” “It’s my honor to give you this Certificate that states you are a Superior Photographer for The Company.” The Regional Manager says and …
I Love Your Pictures
“That was a great portrait.” The Passer says. “Your lighting is magic.” “Thanks.” I say, thinking she is just one more Passer who has been told to flatter the Photographer. “No, I really mean it.” She says. “Your pictures are beautiful.” Over the past 16 years or so I have learned how to see the …
Checking Out The Competition
“Do you do anything on the side?” The Man says as he watches me process the images for The Passer. “No.” I say and smile. “This pretty much takes up all of my time.” I’ve been scoping out photographers on Craigslist-mainly LA, New York, and Chicago and I am pretty impressed by a lot of …
What You See Is NOT Always What You Get
“Is this what the picture will look like?” The woman says as she leans in close to peer at the video capture display. “It’s pretty close to what it will look like.” I say, knowing that the mirror is never exactly lined up with the camera. “This is just to give you an idea about …
