What things can make the difference between an amateur photographer and a professional?

Question

I shoot as a hobby, but would like to take on some gigs on the side, what can I do to be able to do this? I have a slr camera and various lenses, what other equipment or knowledge should I have, how do I get started?

Answer 1

This might help get you started. There are several other good articles at this site:

http://ezinearticles.com/?Freelance-Photography:-How-to-Begin-Your-Career&id=8648

Answer 2

Amateur Photographer was a person interested Photography as a hobby,not as a career or didn't have a professional degree and technology in photography.Professional Photographer was a person have Degree in Photography,working for 23 years of experiences,know all type of technology in Photography.It's like me,I have Bachelor of Arts in Photography of London and New York for more than fifteen years,if you need help, I will do so.

Answer 3

In order to be considered a "professional", you must earn at least 50% of your disposable income from the sale of your photographs and services provided by the processing of those photographs. Any other classification is pretty subjective. Technically, anyone who calls themselves a photographer has the right to do so, but a professional is someone who makes a living doing it.

Answer 4

The professional does it as a career and makes money, the amateur does it for leisure and fun.

Answer 5

i've done it on occasion with some of my friends who play sports at district parks. i'll go to the manager of the team and ask if they'd like any team photos taken. and if they say yes, then they'll pay me and i can get more photos added to my portfolio. so just ask any of your friend if they would be interested.

Answer 6

i look for flash wash in the pictures i have done by other photographers...i'm a real horse's patootie about it too.