CarolineJensen Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 I know the line between pro/hobbyist can sometimes become a little blurred as the landscape of photography shifts under the weight of our ever-changing world. I know Covid forced many to pivot, me included! I have fluctuated between regularly selling images for stock to teaching and speaking about photography, which is a bit of a peripheral endevor.Do you run a business making images? If so, what do you do? Do you also shoot for fun? Are you a happy hobbyist? What do you love to shoot? Have you ever thought of making it a business? Share your story below! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werner Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Hello Caroline, i‘m a happy Hobbyist. I hadn‘t heard this Word before but is fits well. I loved Photography ever since my father gave me my first camera for my 15 birthday. However, i could not find a focal point, which i particulary like to photograph. I often read that if you warnt to be successful with your photos, you should focus on one topic. But i can find beauty in so many places and situations. And if i have my Camera with me, it clicks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IraBlock Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Hello Caroline, i‘m a happy Hobbyist. I hadn‘t heard this Word before but is fits well. I loved Photography ever since my father gave me my first camera for my 15 birthday. However, i could not find a focal point, which i particulary like to photograph. I often read that if you warnt to be successful with your photos, you should focus on one topic. But i can find beauty in so many places and situations. And if i have my Camera with me, it clicks.you do what you feel best doing in any art form. If you are doing photography as a business you normally will specialize, but as a hobby you don't have those restrictions so you are wide open to make any choices as they come along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolineJensen Posted September 27, 2022 Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 Hello Caroline, i‘m a happy Hobbyist. I hadn‘t heard this Word before but is fits well. I loved Photography ever since my father gave me my first camera for my 15 birthday. However, i could not find a focal point, which i particulary like to photograph. I often read that if you warnt to be successful with your photos, you should focus on one topic. But i can find beauty in so many places and situations. And if i have my Camera with me, it clicks.I am an eclectic shooter too! I totally understand having a passion for everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolineJensen Posted September 27, 2022 Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 you do what you feel best doing in any art form. If you are doing photography as a business you normally will specialize, but as a hobby you don't have those restrictions so you are wide open to make any choices as they come along.Yes! I often advise people to have a concrete business lane, but never shut off the creative flow by honoring the other areas with fun shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointreyes Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 I'm a hobbyist that enjoys many genres including but not limited to infrared, close-up/macro, and live theater events. I'm one of the lucky ones that is allowed to be in the audience taking photos of the whole show. The theater is for a non-profit organization. I used to do this because many of my children were in the show but now people want me to photograph all the performers, especially during the action/dancing scenes.Experiencing the work it takes to get the shots I do for events is enough to convince me that I have no desire to commit this enjoyable practice to a business. Plus, I like keeping my personal item insurance on all my Sony gear. 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonygale Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 I am a professional but I absolutely photograph for fun too! Plus most paid shoots are fun as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolineJensen Posted September 29, 2022 Author Share Posted September 29, 2022 I'm a hobbyist that enjoys many genres including but not limited to infrared, close-up/macro, and live theater events. I'm one of the lucky ones that is allowed to be in the audience taking photos of the whole show. The theater is for a non-profit organization. I used to do this because many of my children were in the show but now people want me to photograph all the performers, especially during the action/dancing scenes.Experiencing the work it takes to get the shots I do for events is enough to convince me that I have no desire to commit this enjoyable practice to a business. Plus, I like keeping my personal item insurance on all my Sony gear. 😊 That sounds like an amazing job! I have such a love for the theater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolineJensen Posted September 29, 2022 Author Share Posted September 29, 2022 I am a professional but I absolutely photograph for fun too! Plus most paid shoots are fun as well!You are the best, Tony! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonygale Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 You are the best, Tony! Thanks, right back at you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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