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09/14/2004 03:55:30 PM · #1 |
Yea me again, new thread.
A photographer was beaming about lack-luster performance of digital cameras in composing portraits when it struck me oddly - photography terms. What made me giggle on the other end of the line was him spouting over the phone the phrase "..now, when you're taking a family out in the field to shoot them - " and well, he lost me after that. With hand cupped over mouth to withhold uproarious laughter, I thought of my own dialogue.
Question being: what terms do other photographers use when conversing with photographers alike, and does this change when engaging with non-photographers?
Message edited by author 2004-09-14 15:55:46. |
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09/14/2004 04:01:04 PM · #2 |
depth of field becomes "amount in focus" with non photographers
macro becomes "close up"
telephoto becomes "big lens" lol
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09/14/2004 04:06:49 PM · #3 |
| I mostly talk in technical terms with everybody, often forgetting that not everyone knows what I am talking about. But the look on their faces (non-photographers) usally makes me correct myself and speak in a more generic manner. |
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09/14/2004 04:23:56 PM · #4 |
Well, when speaking with my wife...
"Lens" becomes "lifelong investment".
"Digital SLR" becomes "better camera".
"dpchallenge.com" becomes "that photography website".
"golden hour" becomes "your turn to do the dishes".
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09/14/2004 04:36:27 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by thatcloudthere:
"dpchallenge.com" becomes "that photography website".
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i use the same thing! lol
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09/14/2004 06:25:22 PM · #6 |
chimping.... expressing ones self about a photo op
James
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09/14/2004 06:33:48 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by thatcloudthere:
Well, when speaking with my wife...
"Lens" becomes "lifelong investment".
"Digital SLR" becomes "better camera".
"dpchallenge.com" becomes "that photography website".
"golden hour" becomes "your turn to do the dishes". |
I am more possessive when I discuss it with my husband; DPC becomes My Site. He knows which site is meant!!! |
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09/14/2004 06:45:03 PM · #8 |
There is pic, picture, photo, snap and then there are images and photographs.
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