What's Your Level?

[HickoryShampoo]

Another thread (D80 vs D200) inspired this poll. Thought it would be kinda neat to see how the membership is broken down.

 

[Bill Beasley]

Another thread (D80 vs D200) inspired this poll. Thought it would be kinda neat to see how the membership is broken down.

How did you know I was broken down?::biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:

 

[TOLady]

There is no way the photography habit could support the wine habit so an extra career is definitely necessary! :biggrin:

 

[phecksel]

There is no way the photography habit could support the wine habit so an extra career is definitely necessary! :biggrin:

We have a house full of whine!

 

[gbenic]

Well, I chose advanced hobbyist. Although my capability is questionable, I do shoot a lot of stuff.

 

[davidzvi]

Well I selected Pro as that's what I' m trying to do. But it's a good thing the wife works too.

 

[Hyper-Performance]

Well I selected Pro as that's what I' m trying to do. But it's a good thing the wife works too.

I wanted a career in art at an early age - but since I never heard of a "starving engineer sale" that's what I became.

If you sell a photo does that make you a pro?

 

[dmwphoto]

I wanted a career in art at an early age - but since I never heard of a "starving engineer sale" that's what I became.

If you sell a photo does that make you a pro?

I do not think so. To be a pro at any endeavor I would think your primary livelyhood would come from that. I have sold a bunch of photos but by no means is it my means of support.

 

[greyflash]

I just try to earn enough to buy my equipment and put a few bucks away for the big purchases later. Anything over that is gravy since I don't depend on this income.

 

[HickoryShampoo]

I just try to earn enough to buy my equipment and put a few bucks away for the big purchases later. Anything over that is gravy since I don't depend on this income.

This would be perfect, IMO. I have a couple of friends who make just enough scratch to cover new gear and assist with financing photo vacations. But M-F, 8-5 they sling pills (pharmacist, not dealer :biggrin: ) and coordinate an international fleet of airliners. "Perfect."

 

[HickoryShampoo]

How did you know I was broken down?::biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:

Because I was the jerk who drove by and splashed you with water. :wink: :biggrin:

 

[Candidcameraman]

Rotflmao

There is no way the photography habit could support the wine habit so an extra career is definitely necessary! :biggrin:

Ha ha ha! Good one! :biggrin: :biggrin:

 

[Candidcameraman]

Rookie for me

Rookie for me as I am not advance in any way shape or form, I could not replicate a shot if I tried. I essentially know how to turn it on and press the shutter (At the right time).

I seem to have a knack for operating any type of machinery, be it powered by a gas or kerosene engine or a battery and an OS system.

Click clickedy click!

 

[JMartin]

I wanted a career in art at an early age - but since I never heard of a "starving engineer sale" that's what I became.

If you sell a photo does that make you a pro?

Dave,

Most things I have read say you are not considered a pro until a certain % of your income comes from your photography (or other side business). I think the last thing I read was 10%, but I hope that is not true, if so last year I came REAL close to crossing that amount! Unless you are selling a lot of photos, you would be an advanced hobbyist, semi-pro max.

I am more like Matt (HickoryShampoo) for now, I try to make a little on the side to cover new equipment.

 

[Nchesher]

I'm a TV Photojournalist full time. I do portraits for extra money which mostly covers my gear and a little money left over. I guess I'm a pro. I take pictures for a living even though my main income is video.

 

[HickoryShampoo]

I am more like Matt (HickoryShampoo) for now, I try to make a little on the side to cover new equipment.

The operative term being "try." :biggrin:

 

[Beezle]

The prospect of being a pro photographer is daunting to say the least.

At least I make my living doing photography related things (I write photography related software).

But long term? I put no limits on how far I want to go. I was a hobbyist programmer once.

 

[Doug Barber]

I just try to earn enough to buy my equipment and put a few bucks away for the big purchases later. Anything over that is gravy since I don't depend on this income.

If I could only be as fortunate as Gordon ....
So I'll leave myself in the under-achiever (Rockie) section... But (most days) I do remember to turn the darn thing on!

 

[Phil K]

Rookie for me as I am not advance in any way shape or form, I could not replicate a shot if I tried. I essentially know how to turn it on and press the shutter (At the right time).

I seem to have a knack for operating any type of machinery, be it powered by a gas or kerosene engine or a battery and an OS system.

Click clickedy click!

If I could only be as fortunate as Gordon ....
So I'll leave myself in the under-achiever (Rockie) section... But (most days) I do remember to turn the darn thing on!

If Dude and Doug are rookies, then I'm embryonal.

 

[iudoc97]

It kind of figures that most are advanced hobbyists on the café as the "what do you do for a living" thread had such diverse responses as to our day-job/pay- the-bills gig. Having said that though the quality of work that many of you do would certainly fall in the "pro" category (ego stroke). On many occasions I have admired the beautiful display of art that is shared here. I chose advanced hobbyist but clearly there are many levels above my skills although you don't sell to make a living. I hope to develop skills good enough to keep me busy in retirement some day! Keep up the good work everybody!