15 Ways You Know You’re A Photographer

Being a photographer comes with its quirks. From developer stains on all your old t-shirts to CF cards falling out every time you open your wallet, others can spot you a mile away. If you’re still in denial about about your love of image-making, here are 15 ways you’ll know you’re a photographer.

1. You’re broke all the time. – Larry Hicks
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2. You abhor selfie sticks with a passion. – Arielle Antonio
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3. You’re constantly calculating f-stops. – Amanda Pharis, Kristina Sooy
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4. There are film canisters everywhere in your home. – Amanda Pharis
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5. You go up to random strangers trying to take a group selfie and just offer to do it for them. – Kristina Sooy
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6. You risk your safety to get the perfect shot! – Kristina Sooy
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7. You’re photoshopping someone’s face while having a conversation with them.- Kristina Sooy
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8. You go on vacation and there aren’t any photos of you. – Mark Escher
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9. You pack for a trip and have to take out clothes so your gear fits – Brent McAlister
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10. If you fall, the camera is more important than your own well being. – Brent McAlister
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11. You hope for overcast days – Savannah Billington
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12. If in case of an emergency someone in your family is responsible for rescuing the camera equipment. – Brent McAlister
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13. You have been asked to take photos for the family discount of free. – Aspen Evans
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14. Your every selfie looks like a professional portrait – Danielle Gardner
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15. Friends trust you taking their Instagram photos. – Niaomi Acosta
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Tell us in the comments the ways you know you’re a photographer!