Mike Johnston’s Sunday Morning Photographer column is once again one of the most interesting things that you will read this week. Mike looks at the question of becoming a prefessional photographer, which has surely crossed the minds of most enthusiastic amateurs.

“My advice for people who dream about turning pro is usually “don’t.” And not only that, but stop dreaming about it. It’s a tough, demanding business, with long hours, high pay but low yield, lots and lots of marketing to do, and not a lot of opportunity for indulging your artistic side.”

Website: Sunday Morning Photographer