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THE JUST SAY NO CLICHÉ PHOTO ZONE: in no particular order and added to periodically PHOTOGRAPH AT YOUR OWN RISK/USE WITH EXTREME CAUTION Chain link fences (except in the distance) Photos of your feet Shooting yourself in the mirror, especially with camera up to your eye, and that being the sole content of the shot. Using a sheet as a substitute for seamless paper or a white background/backdrop People giving you the finger, sticking out their tongues, or putting a finger up their nose Homeless people, especially with a telephoto lens Other people photographing Other people photographing homeless people Photographing homeless people through chain link fences. Little Fluffy kitty cat pictures Pigeons Squirrels, especially in silhouette Ducks, seagulls and swans (the latter with their head underwater) Portraits where the subject is either working on his/her computer or talking on a cellphone. Pictures of boyfriends or girlfriends (though it’s usually boyfriends) playing the guitar. People smoking joints if you think that’s going to shock us Any final advice for young photographers? Rethink your ideas of good taste, and experiment. Work your ass off, taking to heart Chuck Close's notion, "Inspiration is for amateurs."  Be the champion of your own work rather than wait for others to champion it. Never apologize for work you’re presenting and know that you'll always need courage and daring. And stop using the word "like" (though this may only apply to American photographers) Plus there’s my no-no list that I wrote up this year for my freshman classes.
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