I've followed Ken's site for many years. He's snarky at times, but really to the point overall. Here's a quote from his post about the levels/types of photographers. One quote: "There are no professional nature photographers. They all either have day jobs or make their wives support them," from the "Professional: Level 3" section of this opinion piece of his.

Here is the link: http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/7.htm

This is funny since the US governent put out stats saying that the average salary of a pro photog is ~$25,000 a year.

Link: http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes274021.htm

Think about gross versus net income. After taxes, insurance, fixed and variable business costs, what is a photographer's real income? I smile since every photog I've spoken to does have a better employed spouse, and/or really hustles to bring in 'side' jobs. If you do visit the bls site, note that there is fair amount of variation in earnings.

Thanks for stopping by.

Mr. Jackson