We got into a discussion at work today about whether or not professional photographers ever call themselves "shooters." I voted no, but that's because when I hear the word, I think of 1) hitmen and 2) tequila.
Our art director said a pro and a shooter are opposites: When you have a studio setup and a livelihood, you're a photographer; when you have an idiotproof digital and a Flickr account, you're a shooter. But I think I fall into the giant range between the two. So I'm a . . . shootographer? Phooter? Help me out.
While you're thinking, here are some highlights:
2 comments:
Sadly, lots of pro photographers *do* call themselves shooters. Stupid parlance.
I'm trying, but I still can't see the terms as synonymous. English, why do you torment me like this?
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