Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/02/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dan: Thanks for your comments and you know what? Unfortunately I have to agree with you. It appears that the only qualifier to earn the title is #1 and in this group you have the rank amateurs that decide they want to be a professional and have no more experience than I, all the way up to a Harrison McClary, Ted, Eric, Mark Rabiner and Tina (please forgive me for not listing everyone of you). It is just not fair that the only qualifier is #1. Thanks again Dan. Bob Bedwell << There appear to be two or three types of "professionals". 1. The type who earns a major part of their income from photography. This can be an arbitrary "more than 50 percent of one's income." 2. The other type appears to be a loose term given to a person who handles photo assignments for friends, family and other assortments of clientele. This type might hold a primary job related or unrelated to the photo trade. That person can even be a millionaire who does not work. He provides his skills during his spare time. The people who use his services might call him a professional. 3. There is a third type who are fondly called "pro" because their work is good. This type is merely an amateur who has a knack for producing good pictures. In my view, only #1 is a professional. Dan K. >>