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Come On, How Hard Can It Be?

“I’ve never been good at the Selling part of Assembly Line Portraits.” I tell the fellow who has been my Manager for the past few years, but whose future is now as much up in the air as my own. “I’m not good at selling either.” He said and put on his serious face. “But …

May 25, 2012 – 3:22 pm | By The Photographer | Posted in Photography, The Company | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (1)

I Just Don’t Think I Can Handle That Kind of Rejection

“I’m going to tell you right now that I’m not buying anything.” The Single Woman says as The Passer leads her back to the Sales Room. “I won’t hold it against you if you change your mind.” The Passer says and smile. “So, how many kids do you have?” “I have three children.” The woman …

July 1, 2011 – 8:51 pm | By The Photographer | Posted in Big Box Stories, Directory Stories | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

The Gloves Are Back On

“So what your saying is that The Gloves Are Off now?” asked a surprised Photographer at one of our endless meetings. “Yes, the gloves are off.” Says the man who was then the Head of Photography, but now seems to have other things to do. “We want you to be as creative as you can …

November 12, 2010 – 4:29 am | By The Photographer | Posted in Directory Work, The Company | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Leaving The Fold

“I got a bad mark for not being a Team Player!” an ex-Assembly Line Portrait Photographer says with disbelief. “When were you ever a Team Player?” I say with a smile. Being an Assembly Line Portrait photographer pretty much ruins you for any other kind of work.  Well, except maybe being a Security Guard.  We …

October 24, 2010 – 10:53 pm | By The Photographer | Posted in Directory Work, The Company | Tagged , , , , | Comments (0)

Do Whatever You Like-As Long It’s Exactly What We Tell You To Do

“You need to be taking more creative portraits.” The Manager says as he looks at some of my recent sittings. “We have to go beyond what we have done in the past.” “I take portraits that I have had luck with in the past.” I say and shrug. “My sales numbers are still OK.” “It’s …

June 23, 2010 – 5:00 pm | By The Photographer | Posted in Big Box Stories, Directory Stories, Equipment, The Company | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Assembly Line Portraits Backgrounds

“Can we have the background of The Beach at Sunset?” Dad says with a laugh. “Or maybe up in the mountains somewhere?” “Nah.” I say as I change the Blue Old Masters Background to a solid black background. “I think what you really need is the one with the Bookshelves.” Most of the Assembly Line …

June 20, 2010 – 9:41 pm | By The Photographer | Posted in Big Box Stories, Children, Directory Work, Equipment, lighting, props | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Digital Killed The Chemical Star

“Film is better than Digital. Period.” The Man says as he looks at my digital camera with disdain.  “Film does a better job of capturing gradients, reproducing reality, and adding that wonderful old fashioned feel that only comes from real film grain.” “I’m taking portraits.” I says as I position him for the next shot. …

May 9, 2010 – 3:27 am | By The Photographer | Posted in Big Box Stories, Directory Stories, Directory Work, Equipment, Money, Photography | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments (0)

9 to 5 is a Song by Dolly Parton

“Hi, I’m supposed to be taking Portraits today.” I say and smile. “I just need to know where I need to setup.” “Oh. Well, we canceled that.” The Man says as he barely looks up from his desk. “Didn’t they tell you?” “No, no they didn’t.” I say and let a little sigh escape.  It’s …

April 23, 2010 – 7:00 pm | By The Photographer | Posted in Big Box Stories, Directory Stories, Money, Time Off, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments (2)

Popular Portraits and The Assembly Line Portrait

“I brought in this book to show you.”  The New Mom says as she flips open an Anne Geddes coffee table book with a photo of a sleeping baby balanced on top of a giant pumpkin.  “Can you take a portrait like this?” “Well, it’s possible.” I say as I look at the photo, “If …

April 22, 2010 – 4:42 pm | By The Photographer | Posted in Children, Clothes, Directory Work, props | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments (4)

What’s Our Mission Again?

Starbucks-Our mission: to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one person, one cup and one neighborhood at a time. Microsoft-At Microsoft, our mission and values are to help people and businesses throughout the world realize their full potential. Google-Google’s mission is to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful. Olan …

April 16, 2010 – 6:41 pm | By The Photographer | Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments (0)