Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/02/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dear Bob, I could care less about deciding who is professional. But, I would like to note that anyone who takes their work seriously is putting their "reputation on the line" whenever they show their work to another person, or even more, a group. In the end, what you produce is what you are, photographically. There are people earning thier living out of photography who do not work at a particularly high standard, and who have, and seek little understanding of the philosophy and history that underlie their work. Sincerely, Joe Stephenson ++++++++++++++ Bob B. wrote: Harrison, this is one of the points that I am trying to get from the professionals and you have said it very clearly. Your reputation as a professional is on the line after each assignment. You can take on assignments like the one you describe and deliver to your client. You are a TRUE PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER. Is the photographer that does weddings every weekend and earns over 50% of his income from photography a professional photographer? Yes, he is. Could he accomplish the assignment that you just completed? Probably not! Bob Bedwell