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How do you define a 'pro' photographer?, Your personal opinion.

How do you define a 'pro' photographer?

A photographer who make any amount of money out of photography	[ 78 ]	[13.20%]
A photographer who earn at least 75% of hes income from photography	[ 76 ]	[12.86%]
A photographer that work in a studio or a photography firm.	[ 35 ]	[5.92%]
A photographer that own 'pro' level equipments.	[ 8 ]	[1.35%]
A photographer that takes great photos, but may and may not sell them	[ 341 ]	[57.70%]
None of the above, please state your reason	[ 27 ]	[4.57%]
More than one options from the above, please state selection.	[ 26 ]	[4.40%]
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Maniac

Dec 30 2006, 11:37 AM

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I am curious about how you guy define a profesional photographer, thus introducing this poll to see.

Let's roll.

vikingw2k

Dec 30 2006, 04:19 PM

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QUOTE(Maniac @ Dec 30 2006, 11:37 AM)

I am curious about how you guy define a profesional photographer, thus introducing this poll to see.

Let's roll.

what say u?

BurgaFlippinMan

Dec 30 2006, 06:17 PM

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Definition of 'Professional' according to Merriam Webster

1 a : of, relating to, or characteristic of a profession b : engaged in one of the learned professions c (1) : characterized by or conforming to the technical or ethical standards of a profession (2) : exhibiting a courteous, conscientious, and generally businesslike manner in the workplace
2 a : participating for gain or livelihood in an activity or field of endeavor often engaged in by amateurs <a professional golfer> b : having a particular profession as a permanent career <a professional soldier> c : engaged in by persons receiving financial return <professional football>
3 : following a line of conduct as though it were a profession <a professional patriot>

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ac98

Dec 30 2006, 09:51 PM

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Basically a person who makes a living out of photography can be considered a professional. When a person tells me "You think you very pro-ah?" I will answer him "I just got paid for shooting a client's b!tch"

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Dec 30 2006, 09:57 PM

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opt 1 .. i think

Maniac

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i took opt one too

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Dec 30 2006, 10:04 PM

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It's always been Option 1

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I voted opt 5

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Dec 30 2006, 11:15 PM

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i voted option 5..

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Dec 31 2006, 12:38 AM

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i voted for #5, but hope to become #1.

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Dec 31 2006, 03:31 AM

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i voted no5 too... i think tht is a good opt

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Let's put the material part of being a professional aside for a moment and think about the equally important immaterial part of it. A professional simply cannot be considered "professional" if he doesn't conduct himself professionally. This could range from simple matters such as getting things done on time (I'm bad at this..), to making decisions drawing from the principles and ideals of the profession and society in general.

Maniac

Dec 31 2006, 10:22 AM

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QUOTE(wKkaY @ Dec 31 2006, 05:06 AM)

Let's put the material part of being a professional aside for a moment and think about the equally important immaterial part of it. A professional simply cannot be considered "professional" if he doesn't conduct himself professionally. This could range from simple matters such as getting things done on time (I'm bad at this..), to making decisions drawing from the principles and ideals of the profession and society in general.

very well said.

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Dec 31 2006, 10:48 AM

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i opted 3 mainly because being a pro means making a career out of something.on the other hand though, it doesnt include freelancing and other stuff.. so i really dunno what to choose

BurgaFlippinMan

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its option 2. i dont think its option 1. example, if i am say, a full time lawyer who makes some side income trading stocks doesnt make me a professional trader.