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Re: Making pictures

From:Douglas Koller <laokou@...>
Date:Thursday, September 27, 2007, 0:34
From: "Mark J. Reed" <markjreed@...>

> There was a definite connotation difference. Having your picture > "made" involved professional photographers and dressing up and such; > having your picture "taken" could just as easily refer to a snapshot. > These days I consider the "made" use somewhat quaint, associated > with mint juleps and verandas and suchlike. :)
I sensed this, but could not confirm. Thanks. Meanwhile, for those folks that may still be using "made," bring on the sepia tones, the wisteria, and the gentleman calluhs. :) Kou