This question is simply to see what thoughts are out there on the equipment that I am using vs the level of photography that I want to strive for. I am in the difficult position of being a photographer on a budget. I don’t have a bunch of money to work with, but at the same time after only a couple years I have won a good number of awards and was told by the gallery owner where my work is that I have been more successful than any other photographer at the shop. I am first of all confused about my identity, as I have taken no formal photography courses and as a business have not had a year in the black. The definition of “professional” seems very vague. But my main question is concerning my Canon EOS Rebel t7i. I still love it that so-called “entry level” camera. It does everything I want in a very light and simple format, and I get great results. But I tend to be hesitant to display what equipment I use when posting on elite sites such as NANPA where the best “professional” grade equipment is proudly displayed. But to me, the label of equipment levels (entry level,?enthusiast, professional) has little to do with image quality. I understand that full frame could produce improved results with enlarged images and low light, but I mostly do wildlife, so I like the crop advantage for distance. By the way, I purchased all of my more expensive equipment as used in excellent condition on eBay and have never been disappointed. Some lenses are older versions, such as my Canon 100mm macro and my work horse, the Canon EF 100–400 mm f/4.5–5.6L IS USM I. Thoughts?

I have a photo on my computer that measures 6000 X 4000, size 10.2 MB. The same photo when transferred to either a travel drive or to my solid state external hard drive, only measures 1024 X 683, size 262KB. When I move the photo back to my computer, first to the desk top and then share it to Photo, it is only 1024 X 683, size 262 KB. Does anybody know why it does this? Why doesn't it come back to its original size? I don't want to move anything off the computer if this is what is going to happen to the photos. How is that change going to affect photos that I want to make into notecards later? I can't keep everything on the computer. Thanks.