Mailbag

[These are all true - more or less.]

- Mr. Beckerman,
I am working on a book about aquatic pleasure crafts and wondered if you a) had any pictures of same or b) knew a photographer who was good with that sort of thing. I would like the book to be cheery and inspirational. I thought black and white might be good for that.
Have a great day. - JL

An actual phone call at 8:30 a.m.

Phone: Good morning. Do you make 20 x 30 copies?
Me: Huh?
Phone: 20 x 30 copies? Do you make them?
Me: Do you mean my pictures? No - not at -
Phone: No. I meant - aren't you a full-service photography store?
Me: No. I'm in an apartment...
Phone: Oh. I got your number from the web. Sorry.
Me: That's alright.
[hang-up]

More e-mails

-Dave,
I have been reading your blog for a long time now. How do you come up with new stuff to write everyday?

(By including your e-mails and phone calls)

-Mr. Beckerman,
i was wordering why you charge soooo much for your photos?? because i can make a very good one that's bigger than what u sell for about $1.00 on my printer!!! In black and white!!! it really looks good. so - no offense - but i wuz just curious about your expenses. Keep up the good work.
Miles.

Miles, now that you mention it, prices are going up tomorrow.