Question 6

Do you work as a professional photographer or is photography mainly a hobby for you?

JUDY:  “Photography is much more than a hobby for me.  I would say, it is a passion, an art form, a way to express myself.   Being a professional photographer is not my goal.  Having said that, you never know what the future has in store for you.   Right now, I am just interested in learning how to be a great photographer and share what I see and feel through my photography.

If someone wants to hire me for a project, then I will see where I am at that point.  But mainly, photography is just a passion that I like to enjoy.”

JIM:  “Well, I certainly don’t consider myself a professional photographer, if being a professional photographer would require me to work and take photos for a client. As I am retired, I am really not interested in full-time work.

However, photography is more than a hobby for me.  I like to share what I have learned with others.  As a result, I do like to teach workshops and that type of thing.  But as far as being a professional photographer, someone who is hired to do a job, I would not consider myself one of those.”