Photo’s

No idea. Why not write photographs?

Or it could be auto correct that puts apostrophes where ever it deems fit.

cant get annoyed by this but photographers who call themselves "togs" now that irritates me beyond belief .Why just why?

Morning Greenfinch. I think your husband's theory could be correct.

paddyann54 I've not come across the expression 'togs' in reference to photographers'. Although I am familiar with the word togs meaning clothes.

It’s a great thought - props to your DH! It’s more likely she’s one of those people who are convinced that any word ending with a vowel must have an apostrophe in the plural.

While we’re on autocorrect, mine insists on changing were into we’re and ill into I’ll. Every single time.

Only heard from the new generation of young photographers,the same ones who think its fine to turn up to photograph a wedding in a hoodie and jeans .

A friend said to us just last week that she missed the style and elegance my generation of photographers brought to the job.Sharp suits ,shiny shoes and good manners .Now,she says,its about how "arty" they look and condescending because they think you're lucky to get their services.Mind you she IS my age and scruffy isn't something she would ever be

Aldom

paddyann54 I've not come across the expression 'togs' in reference to photographers'. Although I am familiar with the word togs meaning clothes.

And ‘Terry’s Old Geezers’ of course

I recently came across some short stories that my Nan wrote (late ‘70s or early 80s) and she typed ‘bus.
Just like that with an apostrophe, as in short for omnibus.

Fanny I used to do that too but had completely forgotten!

While we’re on autocorrect, mine insists on changing were into we’re and ill into I’ll. Every single time.

Yes, there’s many a time I’ve had to correct autocorrect

I think that your husband is definitely right Greenfinch (lovely name)
Initialised terms need apostrophes too I think, ie TA’s (teaching assistants), PO’s (post offices) etc
Others may disagree!

Yes, I always struggle with the 1970’s etc.

Greenfinch

I have a friend who repeatedly writes photo’s for the plural of photo. DH says that in a strange way she could be considered correct as the apostrophe represents the missing letters “graph”. Could there be some truth in this?

Your husband certainly has a point, as the apostrophe can either denote that a letter or more have been left out, or denote the genitive.

It's means it is (formerly also it has) and there are plenty of other contractions used in informal speech which are shown in writing by the apostrophe.

Can't, what's this? etc.

It's still means 'it has', doesn't it? As well as 'it is', I mean.

Fanny yes, Terry’s Old Gits! I loved those morning shows.

Yes, he was brilliant wasn’t he Blossoming
Remember the year he died?
That was that awful year when loads of famous people died, including Bowie and Victoria Wood. It was such a shock when she went.

Sansovino

It's still means 'it has', doesn't it? As well as 'it is', I mean.

Perhaps @grandtanteJE65 meant “formally”..

FannyCornforth

I think that your husband is definitely right Greenfinch (lovely name)
Initialised terms need apostrophes too I think, ie TA’s (teaching assistants), PO’s (post offices) etc
Others may disagree!

I disagree with you vehemently, FannyC. Apostrophes denote omissions or possession. Nothing else.

I'd be thinking'TA's what? Pencils, shoes, jobs...?'. when I read that.

I don't think that 'photo's' is at all correct, either.