Really good question. My sole source of fiat for the last 30 years has been from my camera (first using film, and now mainly digital) I consider that my profession. Now I'm not as sure. I'm not sure if a profession should still have an element of "passion" in it, and for my day to day work that i...

Good question. I’d say someone that makes a living with a camera, but the romantic in me wishes there was something deeper to that. There are Photogrpaher’s that are professional, and people that make a living making photos, and Photogrpahers that make art. Some of my favorite Photographers...

I think if a person gets paid for their photos regularly and supports themself and family on them, they can be called a professional photographer. But that doesn't necessarily make they a good photographer.

I guess someone that uses photography to make a living. Or at least partly used to make a living

I was asking myself a similar Q the other day: what’s the different between a photographer and some who takes photos? My answer (not fully formed yet) was that the photographer takes photos with intention with the end goal of trying to tell story. For someone who takes photos it’s usually an aft...

Get paid for photos or photography services = professional.