And there is nothing stopping you from enjoying the hobby of photography
either! I routinely spend time each week driving around for those perfect
shots. There are other ways to earn money in photography as well. Try
surviellance photography. Try crime/arson scene photography/documentation.
Those are two different ways that I make a little extra income on the side
that definitely helps! And they are definitely fun, and you see some amazing
stuff!


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Ryan, KC8PMX
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Brian:

Pity. A degree in Photography from Rochester Tech could have meant
that your nephew could have got something most "photographers" out
there can only dream of: A job as a photographer that pays real money!

I did the "I wanna be a photographer" bit myself for many years -- in
fact,
they were the 14 years when I was whining about code testing requirements
in the ARS. I even had the requisite rubber stamp for the back of my
prints that said, "Lawrence J. Roll, Photographer." I actually did a bit
of
paying work, shooting weddings and high school yearbook headshots for
a studio. I won various prizes in photo contests in my own college and
others in the WNY area. After joining the Air Force, I did 100% of the
photos for my squadron yearbook during my tour in Korea, and later got
to make some actual offical USAF photos when I was stationed at
Andrews. One of my all time favorites is a shot of Pope John Paul II
on his arrival at Andrews for his 1979 visit; he is holding the infant son
of a young Sergeant on the base and his XYL who were there to greet
His Holiness that day. This photo was sent to Rome and I received
a letter of acknowledgement stating that it was placed on display on
some wall somewhere in the Vatican. I also have some amazing
photos of President and Mrs. Reagan on the Andrews flightline as they
walked from the Marine One helicopter to Air Force One prior to
departure on one of their many trips I "worked" as a Special Air Missions
Coordinator. I've got to get those photos copyrighted; they could be
worth a few bucks someday!

73 de Larry, K3LT