Why do Photography?

I have run my own photography business for about 5 years now. Maybe longer. At this point it is at a when wanted manner. If someone wants photos done, I'll do them. I really enjoy photography. I love taking photos of nature, animals, and people. I'm good at it.
BUT!!! There are so many "photographer's" out there now that it is hard to distinguish between the professionals and the amateurs. The professionals are the ones who went to school for photography and who are very experienced in what they do. They have been professionally taking photos for many many years. The amateurs are those who have been told that they take amazing photos and just try to make a profit from it. I'm a little of both. I have taken the classes but don't have the certificate. I also have been doing this for a long time.
Does this mean that I'm going to quit because there are so many photographer's out there? Nope! Not happening. As a matter of fact, I support the other photographers out there and encourage them and praise them and help get them more business. For me, I am in an as you need me mentality.
I'll keep doing it but it won't be my main way of making money. Here is a sample of what I have done in the past.

If you are on Facebook, check out my page: Northern Maine Exposure. It has a cute Yorkie on the front.

Life

Life has gotten a little hectic lately. I joined a company in May as an independent contractor called Motor Club of America. I'm still writing occasionally for Textbroker. On top of that, my photo business is really taking off again this summer. I'm so excited that Northern Maine Exposure has come to light and is starting to thrive on it's own. We are also getting ready for our daughter to go to college in another country. This has been quite difficult to me. She got her license a week ago. I was so excited for her, but that meant that I couldn't drive her car anymore. Especially when she wanted to do things. So now we have to fix our van. I'm worried that it will cost more than we think it will. You all must be thinking, with all that money rolling in, you should be able to afford it right? Well... All that money isn't rolling in. Things have picked up, but they are still sporadic. I haven't been making the money I want to make on my MCA business. It saddens me really just how many people out there are skeptical in the benefits. Funny thing though is that it has been around much longer than AAA. Since Monday is the beginning of the week, I'm going to share a few sites with you. Here is the website for my Motor Club of America sign up. If you are interested in looking into what it is like, check out the website.

  Lindsey Motor Club

If you would like to check out my photos at Northern Maine Exposure Check out my Facebook Page!

NME

If you have any questions or would like to sign up or to have photos taken, please don't hesitate to contact me. 

Have a fabulous day!!