Re: definitions

[Norman Ford <njford@netvigator.com>]

Glad someone noticed this also. Seems to be one of those circular 
conversations - and if I may be frank - a pretty obvious one. Who'd of 
thunk it? Phojos and stringers don't have concrete rules, definitions 
nor pefect careers?
Norman

Fred van Sand wrote:

> Hi All,
>  
> Now let me see if I have this straight...
> A phojo uses several photos to tell a story.  His/her work is usually 
> used in magazines where photography plays a bigger part than the 
> story.  (The story illustrates the photos.)
> A stringer uses one photo to illustrate a story.  His/her work is used 
> in newspapers where the whole story is told in words with a photo for 
> reference.
> Both/neither/either uses/don't use flash except for when they
> are told to use/not use flash by the client/editor/police/risk factor.
> Both/neither/either charge/ are paid a fair price for the work done 
> and/or risks taken.
> All use photo equipment according to their taste and success.
> All of them gripe that they are underpaid just like every other 
> business/job.
> Just a question...
> Yours,
> fred.vansand2@verizon.net <mailto:fred.vansand2@verizon.net>
> glad to be anywhere;}