Chapter 12. The Path to Becoming a Professional
FOR MANY, THE IDEA OF GETTING PAID to make pictures is irresistible. When it happens, the moment is laughable, delightful, and exciting all at once. I remember the first time I opened an envelope that contained a significant payment for my photographs. It felt like highway robbery (and in fact it still does sometimes). Then, I became quiet and stared at that check. This was significant. It was a turning point, and every ounce of my being was ready. It was both dream and destiny.
Becoming a pro is a difficult and nearly impossible task. The photography market is ever changing and oversaturated. It can ...
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