Non-Photo terms for the Photographer

Fuzzy Parts aka Blurry Parts – This the part of the photo that is out of the depth of field.

Cut off head – Artistic cropping of the face to emphasize the eye of your subject.

They won’t let me print this – Print release that wasn’t paid for.

Fancy Camera – The several thousand dollar investment to your craft that you know inside and out and you wield with complete control.

Doodads – Anything from flash and strobes to backgrounds and props.

Bits and bobs – Cords, cables, stands, sandbags and apple boxes.

Just bring your camera – You’re not invited as a guest you’re invited to provide a service, free. Aka unpaid labor.

4x6s – Proofs, never ordering bigger prints

A couple of shots for the Xmas card – Unpaid labor

I’ll buy you coffee – Payment for unpaid labor

I’m selling my house – Unpaid labor

Hey Bobby is a senior now – Unpaid Labor

I’m looking for a new job – Unpaid Labor

Guess how many followers I have – Unpaid Labor

Lets collab – Unpaid Labor

I’ve got a great idea for a podcast – Unpaid Labor

I’ve got a friend who’s a photographer – Someone who will work unpaid.