Was your goal from the start to be a professional photographer for hire?

10 years 1 week ago #368213 by Roman Omell
How many of you got into photography with the intent of becoming a pro one day? 


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10 years 1 week ago #368237 by CanonKid
When I first started photography, it was all about the experience and taking good photos, never even thought about going "pro". 

Canon 7D, 15-85mm, 18-55mm, 70-200mm, 100mm Macro, Sigma 120-300mm, Speedlite 430EX II

A bad day at the race track is better than a good day in the office

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10 years 1 week ago #368281 by NickSano
Not at all, just to make some extra bucks


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10 years 1 week ago #368289 by Joves
I started when I was 9, so no it was not even a part of my thought process. 


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10 years 1 week ago #368377 by No Show
If my goal was to go pro when I started, I would have a lot more money in my bank account now! 

D300| Nikkor 24-70mm 2.8 | Nikkor 70-200mm VR 2.8 | Nikkor 50mm 1.8 | Nikon 2x Teleconverter | Sigma 105mm 2.8 | Tokina 12-24
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10 years 1 week ago #368409 by Stealthy Ninja
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10 years 1 week ago #368507 by Conner
Goal?  Sure who wouldn't it be.  Was I expecting? Sadly no, I'm a realistic person and I know my work isn't the same eye catching quality as many of you.  


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10 years 1 week ago #368533 by effron
Nope. It just happened, and I made a safe escape after a few years.....:)

Why so serious?
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10 years 1 week ago #368707 by James Sencil
I believe that being a pro is only consequential if you really have the gift. This is an aesthetic ability. It is a gift. If you have, you have it. If you don't, well you can still practice and become a pro.


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10 years 1 week ago #368863 by Scott Klubeck

James Sencil wrote: I believe that being a pro is only consequential if you really have the gift. This is an aesthetic ability. It is a gift. If you have, you have it. If you don't, well you can still practice and become a pro.



:agree: 


And no for me


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10 years 1 week ago #369055 by Soccer Mom
Hardly, I needed to pay bills and this provided some extra income

Canon 7D, 18-55mm, 55-250mm, 70-200mm L f/2.8, 100mm and 17-55mm f/2.8
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10 years 1 week ago #369073 by Wayne Tidwell
I'm 19 years old and that would be a dream come true.  I'm working hard to make photography a viable career path!


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10 years 1 week ago #369273 by icepics
No, I was in high school/college when I started. Somewhere along the way I knew I would someday do 'something' with my photography, just didn't know what it would be.

I think if you have some ability or talent, and you learn and work at it, then it's a matter of time and pursuing opportunities to accomplish what you want. And sometimes it can go in a different direction than you planned (which for me was sports, but I got into it and loved it), and I'm now doing more what I'd thought I'd do (art photography).

For me it's been a sideline, not something full time or that I need to make money at, but I expect to be compensated for my work.

Sharon
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10 years 1 week ago #369449 by Hoss
Loaded question, not really


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10 years 1 week ago #369613 by Michael Blake
not really. it started as  hobby really..


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