[Leica] Zeiss Wide Angle 35mm f/2 Biogon T* ZM

[images at comporium.net (Tina Manley)]

Unfortunately, these days you probably would have to sacrifice the
six-figure income, job security, and comfy living conditions to be a
professional photographer.  Photography is definitely not a good career
choice today!  Just keep having fun with your photography.  Amateurs are
usually much happier than those who have to make a living with their photos.
 Amateur photographer, after all, means someone with a love of photography!

Tina

On Sun, Feb 28, 2010 at 12:06 PM, Wendy Thurman <thurmanphoto at 
gmail.com>wrote:

> I am a professional USAID implementing partner.  I wish I were a
> professional photographer.  I'd trade everything- the six-figure job, the
> job security, and the comfy living conditions- to be a professional
> photographer.  I am fortunate that I am able to, photographically, take
> advantage of situations few people find themselves in.  I need to work
> harder at it, I need to take it more seriously, and I need to put it
> foremost in my mind.  Until I can do all the above, I'll remain a serious
> amateur.  Sonny, I can't tell you how much it means to me for you to refer
> to me as a professional.  That is the finest compliment I have ever
> received, unearned as it may be.  Thank you.
>
> I don't want to compromise in any way with regard to my photography.  As a
> photographer, I hope that statement defines me, my equipment choices, and
> my
> photographic philosophy.
>
> Wendy
>
>
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Tina Manley, ASMP
www.tinamanley.com