6 things not to say to a photographer

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If you've ever suffered the client from hell, these comments might sound wincingly familiar...

Whether you work for a design agency or you're on your own as a freelancer, you're bound to come into contact with some pretty frustrating clients. Whilst there's no easy way to escape clients from hell, you can use their ridiculous requests for your own inspiration.

A couple of weeks ago we brought you an entertaining series of typography posters from Zerouno that collated all the ridiculous quotes they've received from clients over the years, under the heading Things not to say to a graphic designer. Well now they've done a follow-up called What not to say to a photographer.

What would you add to the list? Let us know in the comments below!

Tom May
Tom May
Freelance journalist and editor

Tom May is an award-winning journalist and author specialising in design, photography and technology. His latest book, The 50th Greatest Designers, was released in June 2025. He's also author of the Amazon #1 bestseller Great TED Talks: Creativity, published by Pavilion Books, Tom was previously editor of Professional Photography magazine, associate editor at Creative Bloq, and deputy editor at net magazine.