MadMike wrote:
I have to laugh at people on the street thinking I'm a professional. I only have a D5100, nothing fancy as far a lenses and equipment. I'm sure many of you have had this happen, when someone sees you and asks if your a professional. Then ask if you could take their picture with their I-phone or P&S. I guess they're hoping that they will get that "perfect" photo to show their friends and family, or frame for the house. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind taking someone's picture with their camera. I just see so many people now days with DSLR's that it shouldn't be an expectation that you're a pro. Of course I hope you can feel free to add any experiences or strange encounters to this post. NOTICE: No tourists were injured in this segment of photographic encounters.
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Technically speaking if have sold any of your work you could be considered pro.