Are you a career photographer?

9 years 1 month ago #427315 by Patty Ganahl
Just a completely random question about how many people chose to be a photographer as a career from day one?  

I might be wrong, but it seems most jumped into photography mid life?  


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9 years 1 month ago #427333 by effron
Not me. I spent most of my twenties as a wedding, and summer camp assistant and processor, and a couple years on my own...mostly weddings. I "jumped" out a long time ago and only got going again once my sons got college educated, and with the development of digital photography....and ONLY as an enthusiast....;)

Why so serious?
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9 years 1 month ago #427341 by Greg Friedman
I hope to be.  I'm just starting my journey and looking forward to becoming a pro photographer one day.  


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9 years 1 month ago #427362 by KCook
Photography was one of my hobbies as a teenager.  Still is, but I don't think we could call that a career.

Kelly

Canon 50D, Olympus PL2
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9 years 1 month ago #427368 by Patty Ganahl
I should also ask, how many of you wish you started earlier than you did?


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9 years 1 month ago #427417 by Steve Zahra
Technically no, but certainly wished I taken my camera more seriously at an younger age.  Sounds a bit cliche to say I wish I could go back and do this and that, however I'm happy with the direction my photography has taken me.  


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9 years 1 month ago #427441 by Ryan O
Late to the party I was! 


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9 years 1 month ago #427541 by Dave Worton
Cliche or not, if I could go back and start photography younger I would!  


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9 years 1 month ago #427548 by JeremyS
Im lucky to say im 18 and I have been into photography for 3 years, thoroughly enjoying it, part time career ahead, never full time though :)


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9 years 1 month ago #427596 by TGonzo
I'm still young enough to say, I hope so!  We will see how these next couple years work out for me and my photography.  {crossing fingers}


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9 years 1 month ago #427637 by Scott Klubeck
Late  bloomer here!


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9 years 1 month ago #427649 by Joves
Been happily a hobby shooter since 67" on, and off. For me when your hobby becomes a job, it is no longer any fun.


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9 years 1 month ago #427677 by Ben Vanderbilt
No, just very serious about it.  


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9 years 1 month ago - 9 years 1 month ago #427700 by hghlndr6

Patty Ganahl wrote: Just a completely random question about how many people chose to be a photographer as a career from day one?  

I might be wrong, but it seems most jumped into photography mid life?  


From day one?  No, I started on or about day 5,475. 

What do you consider mid-life?
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9 years 1 month ago #427706 by Alan Nunez
I started shooting at 16 and then went on to work as a cadet photographer. I have been shooting ever since.


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