Do you see photography as a good career option these days?
to PT hope you enjoy your stay, if you believe in your self then you can turn any thing you want to into a profession. www.dcimages.org.uk
"A good photograph is one that communicate a fact, touches the heart, leaves the viewer a changed person for having seen it. It is, in a word, effective." - Irving Penn
icepics wrote: Your comments sound pretty realistic. If your work stands out and is exceptional, I think it's more likely you'd be successful. Seems like it's more a sideline than a full-time job for most people, although if you find the right opportunity and are good enough at it who knows what might be possible.
Encouraging words
Alex wrote: Depends on how good you are, motivated you are and these three:
1. Desire
2. Willing
3. Teachable
You need to have just enough of each of those, factor in "drive" you can do just about anything you set your mind to.
And be careful that photography does not become WORK. I had an employee in IT who quit her job, when back to school (U of Missouri photojournalism) and followed that dream. I'm sure she makes far less than if she had stayed in IT but I'll bet she is so much happier. My wife did the same, going from IT into social work. Her final salary when she retired (after a Bachelors and Masters and a number of years experience) was about the same as when she left IT - but she was so much happier in what she chose, and the world is a better place because of it. Shoot, learn and share. It will make you a better photographer.
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Alex wrote: Depends on how good you are, motivated you are and these three:
1. Desire
2. Willing
3. Teachable
You need to have just enough of each of those, factor in "drive" you can do just about anything you set your mind to.
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I hope you enjoy it here. As for photography being a career of course you can make it. You just have to believe in yourself and your work. Let your photographs speak for themselves and any clients you get will hire you for your work. It is hard work starting out (right now i am starting out), but I believe once you start out the hard part is over. Just work hard for it and never give up. 
Alex wrote: Depends on how good you are, motivated you are and these three:
1. Desire
2. Willing
3. Teachable
You need to have just enough of each of those, factor in "drive" you can do just about anything you set your mind to.
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