Who is or is not a pro?

I've been sitting here trying wondering what entitles a photographer to label themselves as a "pro"?

Is it the equipment they use? Does the income have to be a certain percentage and/or is it the quality of work they provide? Here is my take...

I don't necessarily think the equipment or income has the justification to label someone as a pro or not. Having nice equipment does help in some circumstances but that depends on what the photographer subject is. When it comes to the income people say there is a certain percentage that should be made before labeling yourself as a pro and I agree with that to a certain extent. Its all about art, the world is too caught up on the technicalities nowadays. I wholeheartedly believe that a photographer that is producing professional work with the income of a full time pro still deserves the recognition and to be labeled as a professional.

I would love to hear everyone's opinion on this...

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Photography Corner: CCC#67: Food For Thought

Not much time left to get your entry in. Check out the Corner and join the fun!

Title: Contest Corner Challenge #67: Food For Thought

Start Date: Friday, September 11th, 2009.

End Date: Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009.

Sponsor: Think Tank Photo - A group of designers and professional photographers focused on studying how photographers work, and developing inventive new carrying solutions to meet their needs. Use code WS-171 to receive a free bag with every order over $50 (and part of every order goes to support the Corner as well!!!)!

Prizes: If the winner is a Premiere Member, they will receive an Urban Disguise 20 camera bag (a $99 value!). If the winner is not a Premiere Member, they will receive a Digital Holster 20camera bag (a $55 value).

Description: If you have enough money to own a camera, you have enough money to buy food. Your challenge this month is to photograph food. It can be prepared or not, home cooked or from a restaurant, in a can or on a plate. It doesn't really matter - as long as it's food. As an added incentive, to help give food to those that may not be able to afford it, PhotographyCorner will donate 1 item of food to the local food bank for each photograph entered.

CCC Guidelines. To read the guidelines, please visit here: Contest Corner Rules & Regulations. Please be sure to read these guidelines carefully before submitting your photograph. Any photographs submitted that do not adhere to these guidelines will be rejected and sent back.

Portrait Special almost over!

You only have a few more days to book a shoot to get the "Portrait Special". Any booking after the 13th will go back to normal pricing.

Jessica's shoot

2010 Marine Corp ball photos...

The Marine Corp ball is right around the corner and it's about time you start thinking about hiring a photographer to capture the moment. This is the perfect time for photos because how often do you get photos of yourself in a gown and your husband (boyfriend) in their dress blues!?

I think I may try something new this year. Do you and your loved one want to feel like celebrities for the night? I can be your own personal photographer for the evening, capturing the entire event from beginning to end (paparazzi style). How many can say they have had that and think of the reactions you would get from friends and family!

All images (that pass my thorough selection process) will be enhanced and put onto a disk. For sharing with family and friends.

Prices

All prices included my time, traveling expenses and images on a disk.

1 hour - $100 (must get multiple bookings to cover my expenses)

2 hours - $225

3 hours - $325

4 hours - $425

The price jump between 1 and 2 hours is because more than likely I will not have more than 1 booking so I have to make it worthwhile. If I start getting a lot of interest I will update the prices and keep everyone informed in this post.

Thanks,

Scott Halford