how long have you been a photographer

[MiKaLa119]

Just out of curiousity.... but how long have you been a photographer? and what do you consider yourself now? amateur...pro?

 

[clarinetJWD]

6 months, and I'm definately not pro. I consider it to be a "severe hobby"

 

[Nikon Fan]

Since last summer...and I don't consider myself anything except always learning

 

[lazarus219]

I'd say about 3 months, and i'd say im having lots of fun! and below an amateur

 

[Digital Matt]

I've been a photographer for about 3 years, and I consider myself an artist.

 

[JonMikal]

i have had a passion for the art of photography many years and have been practicing most of my life. i cannot call myself a photographer as the term 'photographer' implies professional.

 

[HoboSyke]

3-4 years. Isnt this digital revolution great !

 

[spiralout]

I picked it up around December of last year. I own a D70, so that makes me a pro, right?

 

[vonDrehle]

I've been into taking pictures for about 3 years. But not really like I am now. Got my Canon Elan 7ne last christmas so about 7 months in my eyes. Though some might count the digital point and shoot days. I'm still a rookie though.

 

[terri]

I have been seriously interested for about 5 years now. I consider myself a student of photography, not a photographer. I would commit myself 24/7 if I could, but I can't. Makes for a long learning curve!

 

[DocFrankenstein]

I'm an advanced amateur at this point. Been doing it for a bit more than a year.

 

[Lensmeister]

ing for magazines and books for about 7 years. Been with a camera about 25 years .... I consider myself a almost not bad person and average hobbiest

 

[KevinR]

Have used photography as a serious hobby and as a way to make money on and off now for about 20 years.

 

[SWFLA1]

34 years..... yes, i'm old....lol

former professional and studio owner.... sold the studio, but still shoot a wedding or portrait every once in awhile....

 

[ksmattfish]

I took my first photographs over 25 years ago, and got my first 35mm SLR about 19 yeas ago, but I became passionate about photography, and began to study it intently about 11 years ago. I mostly do it because I love it, I've been advertising myself as a "professional" photographer for about 2 years now, but I'm still not making 100% of my income from it.