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<blockquote data-quote="AxeMan - Rick S." data-source="post: 16752" data-attributes="member: 1746">Well I might as well and my two cents on this one.&nbsp; Taken right out of the dictionary:pro·fes·sion·al –adjectiveFollowing an occupation as a means of livelihood or for gain.Following as a business an occupation ordinarily engaged in as a pastime.Undertaken or engaged in as a means of livelihood or for gain.A person who earns a living in a sport or other occupation. Frequently engaged in by amateurs.pho·tog·ra·pher –nounA person who takes photographs, especially one who practices photography professionally.My wife use to sing in a band and enter Karaoke contest.&nbsp; Professional singers were not allowed to sing in these contests.&nbsp; It was our understanding that once she was paid for singing in her band she was no longer an amateur and was now considered a professional.Just because you are paid for something you do or did, and are labeled &quot;Professional&quot; does not make you better than anyone else, nor does it mean what you do is good.&nbsp; I have to echo what Anthony said above. &quot;The quality of the product you produce. Even more than that, it's about work ethics&quot; Actions speak louder than words.&nbsp; If you can produce quality photos every time and can conduct yourself in a manner that shows respect for the individual, service to your customers, and strive for excellence.&nbsp; In my book you're a professional photographer.Rick</blockquote>

[QUOTE="AxeMan - Rick S., post: 16752, member: 1746"] Well I might as well and my two cents on this one. Taken right out of the dictionary: pro·fes·sion·al –adjective Following an occupation as a means of livelihood or for gain. Following as a business an occupation ordinarily engaged in as a pastime. Undertaken or engaged in as a means of livelihood or for gain. A person who earns a living in a sport or other occupation. Frequently engaged in by amateurs. pho·tog·ra·pher –noun A person who takes photographs, especially one who practices photography professionally. My wife use to sing in a band and enter Karaoke contest. Professional singers were not allowed to sing in these contests. It was our understanding that once she was paid for singing in her band she was no longer an amateur and was now considered a professional. Just because you are paid for something you do or did, and are labeled "Professional" does not make you better than anyone else, nor does it mean what you do is good. I have to echo what Anthony said above. "The quality of the product you produce. Even more than that, it's about work ethics" Actions speak louder than words. If you can produce quality photos every time and can conduct yourself in a manner that shows respect for the individual, service to your customers, and strive for excellence. In my book you're a professional photographer. Rick [/QUOTE]

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