There must be hundreds of quotes and even tutorials on how to follow your passion, turn your hobby into work and do what you love for a living. That’s exactly how my business started and I do love what I’m doing, but I think it’s also very important to realize what comes with it – and that it certainly isn’t for everyone.
There are a lot of surprises along the way if you want to become a professional photographer. Some of it is fascinating and positive, but there are other things that you’re going to wish you had known before you got into it.