As you know, we have a lot of respect for creatives – artists, designers and photographers – who make this world a more bold and beautiful place. Photographers have it especially tough since most people don’t quite understand what goes into being a professional photographer. That’s why it’s especially funny to read this series, by Italian graphic designer Luca Masini, in collaboration with Picame Magazine, called What Not to Say to a Photographer.

They ask, “Could we not turn our thoughts also to another major category of creative people always targeted by the most outlandish requests of customers?” Here, then, are the most annoying and irritating phrases photographers often hear.

Let’s be frank. Have you said any of these?

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