We’ve asked several photographers from the 5 boroughs of New York to tell us what they think. These experts agree that the following phrases or statements should be avoided by clients, family or friends if they want to see the best from their photographer. Here they are:

The notifications started at 2:14 p.m., with one client lead-off: “OMG so scary! Quick question: do you still think we’ll have the gallery by Friday, or…?” Another client, while "totally getting that life happens," pointed out that since Janice was now essentially a captive audience without the distractions of school drop-offs or a commute, it was actually the "perfect time to knock some edits out."

Layla Gravita, owner of Gravity Photography, expressed total shock that the strict verbal "vibes" she established for the use of her work were not honored by Stolen Times Magazine. “I strictly remember telling the venue to please tell the magazine who I am,” Layla lamented.