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What is the author's primary reason for visiting the photographer?
What is the author's primary reason for visiting the photographer?
The author wants a photograph to remember him by for his friends.
How does the photographer's attitude impact the author during the photo session?
How does the photographer's attitude impact the author during the photo session?
The photographer's serious demeanor and comments about the author's face make him feel hurt and self-conscious.
What does the author think about the adjustments made to better his photograph?
What does the author think about the adjustments made to better his photograph?
The author believes his natural face is captured and is disappointed that the photograph does not resemble him.
What emotional reaction does the author experience upon viewing the proof of his photograph?
What emotional reaction does the author experience upon viewing the proof of his photograph?
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What can we infer about the photographer's work ethic based on his actions during the session?
What can we infer about the photographer's work ethic based on his actions during the session?
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What initial concern does the photographer express about the author's appearance?
What initial concern does the photographer express about the author's appearance?
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What does the author feel about the photograph after viewing the proof?
What does the author feel about the photograph after viewing the proof?
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How does the photographer's method of capturing the author's likeness differ from the author's expectation?
How does the photographer's method of capturing the author's likeness differ from the author's expectation?
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What is the photographer's attitude towards the author's expressions during the session?
What is the photographer's attitude towards the author's expressions during the session?
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What does the author do while waiting for the photographer to prepare?
What does the author do while waiting for the photographer to prepare?
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Study Notes
With the Photographer Summary
- Author: Forty years old, Stephen
- Purpose: Wants a photograph to remember himself, for friends
- Photographer: Dull, stooping man
- Waiting: Kept waiting for an hour, reads magazines
- Photographer's Studio: Photographer asks author to sit on a stool
- Inside the Camera: Photographer enters huge camera, then leaves the room to adjust the lighting
- Praying: The author thinks the photographer prays to God during his time inside the camera
- Evaluation: The photographer has a serious expression and comments that the author's face is wrong, should be chubby
- Disagreement: The author disagrees about the facial features and wants his photograph to be accurate
- Photograph: Instructs the author to do certain movements (open/close mouth, bend neck, etc) to capture expressions
- Frustration: The author is unhappy with the poses and comments to the photographer that it simply doesn't capture his face correctly, not attractive
- Develop: The author is told to return Saturday to see the final proof.
- The Proof: The proof does not look like the author, and the photographer said it was improved using enhancements.
- Disappointment: The author is sad that the photograph doesn't look like him, but he is asked to accept it as a masterpiece of the photographer's skills
- Worthless: The author views the photo as worthless
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Test your understanding of 'With the Photographer,' a narrative about a man's experience in a photographer's studio. Explore themes such as self-perception, frustration, and artistic expression. Assess key moments and characters in this engaging summary.
