Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/01/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Les wrote: snip: <<<<< What I'm interested in is anecdotal info from someone who's made this sort of transition before: a photography buff who moved into the field as a profession.>>>>>>> >What sorts of issues are there in making such a move? >>>>> Business ability to promote yourself better than you are a photographer! <<<<<Are there any pitfalls>>>>>> Too many to list! <<<<Now that you're doing it for money, do you still enjoy it?>>>> Sure more than ever! Now I do what I want and someone else pays for the film! ;) >Any stories, advice, or thoughts would be appreciated.>>>> Become a computer photoshop wizard! . >>>>>>PS: Just figured out my taxes for last year. I've got enough coming >>>>>>back in a refund to almost get me that M6 I want!>>>>> Well now if you said your refund would allow you to buy 3 M6's and attendant lenses, all the other hardware to do the work professionally, pay all your living expenses, promotion expenses and etc etc as a professional photographer for year!! I'd say go for it. What the hell would you have to loose if you didn't make it?? A very nice refund! But if the refund is....>>> almost get me that M6 I want!>>>>> Man hang onto the job you have like s....t to a blanket!!!! It isn't a wealthy scene out here for people just starting out.....Leica or no Leica! 45 years since switching from amateur to professional. (Ok guys no smart cracks about being a pro!) :) ted Ted Grant This is Our Work. The Legacy of Sir William Osler. http://www.islandnet.com/~tedgrant