Certainly you've seen them on Facebook and other social media avenues before. I’m talking about those oversimplified “I'm an artist, I don’t work for free” posters that photographers always have the desire to post and share. The people over at Shoppe Designs have decided that perhaps those are too polite, and built some with a little more sass and attitude.
Be sure to check out Shoppe Designs where each one of these posters can be printed and hung up on the wall to warn clients.
[via Demilked]
These are fantastic.
I was recently shooting a family during a wedding on a lake in New Hampshire with the sun behind the crowd. I had 2 strobes at full power with 30x60 softboxes and the stuff was looking pretty great. All I could hear behind me was guests saying "Why is he doing that? I can't get it to look good at all on my phone. They are going to have to take these again."
That's awesome! You just turn around, show them what it looks like "in camera" and tell them it's magic. Garanteed customers!
Basically the same "wow effect" as your mechanic fixing that annoying rattle for 5$.
You should have told them, that it's because your professional DSLR is better than an iPhone ;-)
I love how people think we can't do our own jobs. We don't go around telling them how to do theirs.
Good finds Zach, gotta love the classics like "your camera takes nice pictures". I remember seeing one awhile back about how amazing this omelet is, you must have a nice skillet!
I heard one from a bride before. You look really pretty, you must use good make up.
When I get.. "those photos are fantastic! You must have a really great camera." I aways tell them "dinner / lunch at your place last week was great, you must have a really great stove."
Yeah.... and that Da Vinci, he must have had some really good brushes!!!
:)
But why order these from ShoppeSatire.com when I can just remake them in Microsoft Word. ;)
I hope people can hear the sarcasm in my voice.
we get it mate,
brilliant
can I come round your office and you teach me photoshop, that was the best quote last year
Fun, sad and oh so true.
Some similar ones I put in my blog some time ago. Just for fun. :)
"The dinner was awesome! Your pot must be really good!"
"The novel was mind-blowing! What brand of typewriter are you using?"
"The graphic design is beautiful! Which software did you use?"
"Your golf game was fantastic! You must be using top class clubs!!"
"You look really well toned! You must be going to a very expensive gym!!"
Other interesting things that happened..
"I like this photo! What camera and lens did you use?"
***some time later***....
"I bought the same camera and lens, why can't I get the same picture quality???"
"I want to take professional photos of landscapes, star trails, milky way, portraits, macro closeups, wildlife, sports and it must be light enough to travel around with. I am on a very tight budget, please recommend me a good camera!"
My favourite variation is
"I like this photo! What camera and lens did you use?"
***some time later***....
"I bought a completely different camera and lens, why can't I get the same picture quality???"
Some of these are hilarious. especially the one about setting up the shot and lights, only to have people stand behind you with their crappy cell phones to take pictures. I remember at my brothers wedding, the photographer was setting up group pics. There were so many people standing behind the photographer snapping pics with their camera, with the flash on. To top it off, they were trying to time out their photos with the photographers. So I know for a fact a few pictures were destroyed.
AMAZING.
Absolutely love! <3 - [ o'] -
Still loving them!
These should be on tshirts
+1 I'd buy them in a heartbeat
The logo over the center bugs me, because it makes the photo look bad, and that's not a good advertisement - especially if it's before the person could even buy the photos. Otherwise, good posters.
I think it's just a funny and exaggerated way to say "Don't crop my fucking logo out".
Funny, annoying, what's the difference? I think it's a bit self-aggrandizing myself. Just makes me NOT want to order anything from that person if they can't show some trust.
Show some trust? How? By not placing their logo? That is how trust is shown? Also, I think there is people that read that poster and say "Ha so funny" and people that read it and say "I feel offended" so I guess you are the second one who takes everything personal and might not be an ideal client. Just my opinion.
No problem with logos, but they look bad over the actual person. Showing off your work like that isn't the best way, IMO.
"Placing the logo in the center" is just an exaggeration. It probably refers to any pictures where the logo/copyright notice is not a tiny speck in the corner where it is easily cropped out.
Not a common practice to stick it over the most important part of the subject as most photographers still have a relatively good sense of aesthetics. Usually just enough so that it is not so easy to crop the watermark out.
Trust me, I know people that do this. Right over the subject. It just annoys me, that's all. Otherwise, all for watermarks. Plus watermarks can be in metadata, and usually web proofs are low quality anyway.
You lock your doors right? It doesn't protect against all thefts but it's a place to start.
You have probably not had anything stolen.
I put the watermarks right over my subjects for two reason: 1) if they're minors (did you see the news where the kids' photos were used illegally and without permission for advertisement?) and 2) because I HAVE had my photos stolen. If it's not a picture I really care about I'll stick it on their for any kind of social media sites. On my official website though, hell no. It's right click (or left click if you're left handed I suppose) protected.
So, you have a poster mocking about people that say the camera takes great picture and later you have a poster that mocks about people with crappy cameras. So, get your thoughts straight, does the camera matters or not?
The relationship between camera quality vs picture quality is quite simple, but definitely not a black or white one.
In short, using a great camera does not mean you will get great photographs.
Using a crappy camera will let you face limitations such as not being able to fully utilize the lighting setup by the photographer. For that particular message, it also means that those "crappy cameras" are likely to fire a strong flash and potentially ruin the official photographer's shot.
This is pretty clear. The good camera will not take good photos on it's own, but if you have the ability to take good photos you will be limited by a crappy camera. The good camera will not automatically take good pictures.
Perfect! lol
These are epic!
Email I got the other day... " I bought the exact camera and lens that you suggested and my pictures are total crap! I think there is something wrong with the camera! I am sending it back for a refund." Holy crap! Really?
lol I remember when I finally got my D7000 after using a point and shoot. It was a rough first week to realize that yes my point and shoot did suck, but that my fancy dslr couldn't do any better with my lack of skill. Things have improved greatly since I learned that it was me and not the camera.
Don't like your job? Art school is not a real degree.
*waits for nutbags who argue online*
I'm still cracking up at your excellent comeback. Most excellent comeback ever. Epic leve: forty bajillion
Photographers have plenty of time to argue and type online, being on unemployment, subsidies, and welfare. I don't have that kind of time.
Honestly most photographers including me have long term full time jobs and do this on the side as a inner passion and because its seasonal for weddings in the northern states.. Plus there is no way to buy great gear with no job, no income or welfare.... I have no time either, because 40 hours a week at work, then edited 3 to 5 hours a night after work while my kids are sleeping just to get caught up for the next photo shoot..
I respect that! I just love ticking off liberals and libertarians alike. What better place to play with some democrats than a photography page. Current events in Nevada are giving me plenty of nut-baggers to laugh at on the flip side of that.
You're correct. "Art school" is not a real degree. "English" is, though, and should you wish to make such a snarky comment in a language that is not your first, perhaps at least a course in the basics might be in order.
أَبَانَا أَبَانَا الذِي فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ لِيَتَقَدَّسَ اسْمُكَ لِيَأْتِ مَلَكُوتُكَ لِتَكُنْ مَشِيئَتُكَ فِي الأَرْضِ كَمَا السَّمَاءِ
Ahhh... haahahah hook, line and sinker!
Brilliant! I'll be laughing all day... maybe into next week! lol