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Post-Shoot Photo Selection & Editing Preferences

After the photo session, the client reviews a gallery of unedited proofs to select their favorite images. They may also discuss specific editing preferences with the photographer (e.g., color grading, retouching).

Dialogue

Listen and follow along with the conversation

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photographer (Male)
Hi Sarah, thanks again for the fun session! I've uploaded the proofs to your private online gallery. You should have received an email with the link. Let me know which ones you'd like to select for final edits.
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client (Female)
Hi Mark! Yes, I just got the email. Wow, there are so many great shots, it's going to be tough to choose! I'll take my time going through them.
3
photographer (Male)
No rush at all. Just mark your favorites directly in the gallery. Once you're done, let me know, and we can discuss any specific editing preferences you might have—like if you prefer a warmer tone or more vibrant colors, or specific retouching.
4
client (Female)
Okay, that sounds good. I'm thinking for the outdoor shots, I'd like them to look quite natural, maybe a little boost to the greens. For the indoor ones, perhaps a slightly more ethereal, soft look?
5
photographer (Male)
Got it. So, natural and vibrant for outdoors, and soft/ethereal for indoors. We can definitely achieve that. Is there anything specific about skin retouching you'd like? Just light clean-up, or more extensive if needed?
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client (Female)
Just light clean-up, please. Nothing too airbrushed. I want it to still look like me! And if there are any stray hairs, that would be great to fix.
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photographer (Male)
Absolutely, natural is key! Leave the stray hairs to me. Once you've made your final selections, the system will notify me, and I'll start on the edits, keeping all these preferences in mind.
8
client (Female)
Perfect! Thanks so much, Mark. I'm really excited to see the final results.

Vocabulary

Essential words and phrases from the dialogue

proofs

Unedited sample photos shown to clients after a shoot to help them choose favorites. Use it when talking about preliminary images in photography.

gallery

An online collection of photos where clients can view and select images. In this context, it's a private digital space for reviewing photos.

edits

Changes made to photos after shooting, like adjusting colors or fixing imperfections. Commonly used in discussions about photo processing.

preferences

Personal likes or choices, such as how you want your photos edited. Use this word when expressing what you want in services like photography.

retouching

Editing photos to improve appearance, like smoothing skin or removing blemishes. It's a key term in professional photo services.

vibrant

Bright and full of life, often used for colors in photos. Say this when you want images to look more energetic and colorful.

ethereal

Light, soft, and dream-like, describing a gentle photo style. Useful for requesting a magical or airy look in indoor shots.

airbrushed

Heavily edited to look perfect but unnatural, like in magazines. Avoid this if you want realistic photos, as in the dialogue.

Key Sentences

Important phrases to remember and practice

Let me know which ones you'd like to select for final edits.

This polite request invites the other person to share their choices. Use it in service situations to ask for decisions without pressure. 'Let me know' is a common phrase for gentle communication.

No rush at all.

This reassures someone they don't need to hurry. It's useful for making clients feel relaxed. The phrase emphasizes politeness and patience in professional talks.

I'm thinking for the outdoor shots, I'd like them to look quite natural.

This expresses a preference using 'I'm thinking' to introduce an idea softly, and 'I'd like' for polite requests. Great for discussing specific wants in creative services like photo editing.

Got it.

A short way to say 'I understand' or 'Okay, noted.' It's informal and efficient for confirming information in conversations, especially in quick professional exchanges.

Just light clean-up, please.

This specifies a simple request using 'just' to mean 'only' and 'please' for politeness. Use it when asking for minimal changes, like in photo retouching, to keep things natural.

Natural is key!

This emphasizes importance with 'is key,' meaning it's the most important thing. Useful for highlighting priorities in discussions about styles or preferences.