Taking a hobby and going professional....

[Steph]

Ah, that answered my major question, were you quitting another job to pursue this. Sounds like, No, so go for it!

I had dreams of selling my nature photography for a side income when I moved to Utard, but every joker with a camera has a gallery around here. Same with my woodworking, although I'm still planning on doing that when I retire from the Guv'mint. My third moneymaking hobby, playing music, petered out about a year ago and I can't see playing \"Sweet Home Alabama\" for $75 a night anymore (26 years is enough...).

At least my hobbies return something; I could be playing golf every weekend.

Even if others have galleries...can't you do it as well? Quality will stand out. If it is only a sideline for enjoyment why not throw your work out there and see what happens.

 

[Steph]

Ah, that answered my major question, were you quitting another job to pursue this. Sounds like, No, so go for it!

I had dreams of selling my nature photography for a side income when I moved to Utard, but every joker with a camera has a gallery around here. Same with my woodworking, although I'm still planning on doing that when I retire from the Guv'mint. My third moneymaking hobby, playing music, petered out about a year ago and I can't see playing \\"Sweet Home Alabama\\" for $75 a night anymore (26 years is enough...).

At least my hobbies return something; I could be playing golf every weekend.

Even if others have galleries...can't you do it as well? Quality will stand out. If it is only a sideline for enjoyment why not throw your work out there and see what happens.

Came back to this window and my response was still on the screen. assumed I forgot to hit post...:tard:

 

[MisterX]

Congrats on your going pro. It's understandable that you have reservations about doing something so enjoyable that could turn into a non-so-enjoyable job. Then again, the way I feel about it, not many people in this world have something that they love to do and are able to make a living with it. In my opinion, you are one of the lucky ones.

Good luck! :thumbup:

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[FzPilot]

Wish you all the luck!!!!! check back with us and let us know how it's going.