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<blockquote data-quote="stmv" data-source="post: 795167" data-attributes="member: 10038"><p>I noticed on this site and others the struggle with the lable professional vs amaeteur and it sure can create emotions.</p><p></p><p>I beleive this is a struggle from the very birth of the Kodak and other cheap cameras, where everyman could enjoy making their images. </p><p></p><p>However, the Pro gear was very expensive, and so for years and years, a gap existed between the two worlds, and well not every person/street corner had cameras, so business had to hire people to take pictures. </p><p></p><p>As the gap between pro gear and amaeteur gear narrowed, well the boundary has merged, as more and more people poured their engergy into the field. </p><p></p><p>I teach photography classes to a groups of photographers from the grads of of a photography college, to serious amaetuers and Pros. </p><p></p><p>With the right technique, and subject, they all take beautiful pictures. I am always amazed at the quality. </p><p></p><p>I do find that awkward moments all the time, when people are introducing me,,,, its like a stumble,, Am I a Pro, Semi-Pro, Amateur, Serious Amateur </p><p></p><p>do you make a checklist..</p><p>Display Photos - yes (occasionally)</p><p>sell photos - yes (occassionally)</p><p>take Portraits - yes (occassionally</p><p>Do weddings - yes (occassionally)</p><p>Teach - yes (occassionally)</p><p></p><p>Own Pro Gear -> yes</p><p></p><p>Make a full time income -> nope..</p><p></p><p></p><p>What do I call myself,, just a photographer,,</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="stmv, post: 795167, member: 10038"] I noticed on this site and others the struggle with the lable professional vs amaeteur and it sure can create emotions. I beleive this is a struggle from the very birth of the Kodak and other cheap cameras, where everyman could enjoy making their images. However, the Pro gear was very expensive, and so for years and years, a gap existed between the two worlds, and well not every person/street corner had cameras, so business had to hire people to take pictures. As the gap between pro gear and amaeteur gear narrowed, well the boundary has merged, as more and more people poured their engergy into the field. I teach photography classes to a groups of photographers from the grads of of a photography college, to serious amaetuers and Pros. With the right technique, and subject, they all take beautiful pictures. I am always amazed at the quality. I do find that awkward moments all the time, when people are introducing me,,,, its like a stumble,, Am I a Pro, Semi-Pro, Amateur, Serious Amateur do you make a checklist.. Display Photos - yes (occasionally) sell photos - yes (occassionally) take Portraits - yes (occassionally Do weddings - yes (occassionally) Teach - yes (occassionally) Own Pro Gear -> yes Make a full time income -> nope.. What do I call myself,, just a photographer,, [/QUOTE]
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