07/23/2026
Things Photographers Hate (But Are Usually Afraid to Say Out Loud) ๐
โข We hate when our images are screenshotted and posted instead of downloaded properly.
โข We hate when our photos are edited, filtered, cropped, or altered without asking us for a re-edit first.
โข We hate being haggled more than almost any other profession. Did you negotiate the price of your groceries this week? Probably not. ๐
โข We hate how often photography is undervalued, even though weโre preserving memories youโll never get back.
โข We hate when you say, โI trust your vision,โ but then ignore every bit of posing, outfit, location, time or lighting advice we give.
โข We hate when clients show up late to their session. That time comes directly out of your gallery and experience.
โข We hate when people ask for โjust one more photo.โ Those extra photos still require time to cull, edit, export, and deliver.
โข We hate when someone says, โMy friend has a camera and could do it cheaper.โ Youโre not just paying for a camera- youโre paying for experience, education, equipment, editing, insurance, and years of practice.
At the end of the day, photographers love what we do. We love serving our clients, creating art, and preserving memories. But these are the little things that make us quietly scream into the void. ๐
Photographers, what would you add to this list? ๐๐ป