Can I Pay You in Exposure?

 A Hilarious Skit About Every Photographer’s Worst Nightmare

We’ve all heard the phrase, and for creatives, it’s basically a jump-scare: “Can I pay you in exposure?”

In our latest skit, we bring this all-too-relatable scenario to life with a comedic twist. The scene opens with a wide-eyed client—rocking designer knockoffs and misplaced confidence—proposing the deal of a lifetime: a free shoot in exchange for a tag on their Instagram with 15K followers.

The photographer? Calm. Collected. And clearly fighting the urge to laugh.

Enter the best friend, who's been quietly sipping a latte in the corner… until the “exposure offer” drops. Cue the spit take, the slow turn, and the sarcastic clap. It's the awkward silence that says it all.

🎬 Why this skit hits home:
Because every creative has had that moment. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, you’ve likely been offered everything but actual money: "shoutouts," "networking opportunities," and the ever-elusive "future paid work."

But behind the humor lies a truth: creative work has value. And while likes and tags might feed the ego, they sure don’t pay the bills.

🎥 Don’t miss the moment when:

• The client compares themselves to a "micro-celeb"

• The photographer pulls out a fake invoice—with exposure listed as a “non-currency”

• The best friend offers to “expose” the client… to reality

👉 Watch the full skit, laugh hard, and tag that one friend who still thinks 15K followers is a business model.