As far as appellations go, anyone can be a professional. There's a kid that frequents my coffee house that takes digital photos of children with Goofy and Mickey at Disneyland. Disneyland gave him the Kodak camera and an orientation and now he's off being paid for his photographic skills. He's a "professional." Now then, an advanced amateur has to at least have some artistic talent. Regards, Bob... -------------------------------------------- "There are rotten people in the world that cannot be cured by magical hippy love." -- Lynda Barry > From: owner-photoforum@listserver.isc.rit.edu > > Question about Professional's. > If a used to be Professional, which at this time receives no > gratuities from > the profession, and is at this time retired, can he or she still > be qualified > as a Professional? > Or have I or we been reduced in status, say at least to an > advanced amateur > status? > At some time in the near future, will I be further reduced to a beginner? > Just wondering. WR
