Seven Things Strangers Say to Photographers (and what we’d like to say in return.)

01) What they say: I like B&W photography best.

What we’d like to say: You started reading an encyclopedia and only got up to Ansel Adams didn’t you?

02) What they say: You ever shoot anyone famous?

What we’d like to say: You mean like Lee Harvey Oswald?

03) What they say: Photography eh? What’s that like?

What we’d like to say: It’s like a painting but more realistic.

04) What they say: I took photography in high school.

What we’d like to say: You also took phys.ed. Now look at you.

05) What they say: Photography eh? That must be exciting.

What we’d like to say: Compared to what? Skydiving or this conversation?

06) What they say: So do you work for yourself?

What we’d like to say: No I can’t afford me. I have clients.

07) What they say: Do you like taking pictures?

What we’d like to say: Not really. It’s the paperwork that keeps me interested.