I just completed a number of Yellow gas station shops for Maritz. One or more of their erstwhile editors has now changed the rules or interpretations of what photos work, or don't work. I don't think these editors understand that almost every gas station is different....some have a ton of acreage, some are on very small lots, and some are graded up a hill while others are flat....anyway, here is what I was given for two of the 'holds' this afternoon....
"Overall Vistt (sic) - need photo - Please provide a closer Forecourt photo that clearly shows a drive path, some canopy columns, and some of the canopy underside as per the example on page 11 in your guidebook."
(Drive Path??? really???) (The photos look pretty damn good to me!)
"Overall Visit - need photo - Please provide an Overall photo that shows the entire site including the entire canopy like the example in the guidelines. A photo taken from across the street often works well."
I don't think they understand that "across the street" is sometimes across an eight lane (or more!) highway!!! I wish they would call, or show some consideration, because when I email them back (the ONLY way to contact Maritz' editors), it is a hit or miss proposition as to whether my photos get accepted or not....makes havoc of my schedule!