• Confused photo client
    Blurbs

    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.