Joining this course, I am considered an amateur photographer. I am self-employed and make a living in a different industry. Photography has been a source of income in the past, albeit it in-house as I have already mentioned in a previous post. I did join an agency, and when I was accepted, I felt very positive about it. I was soon to be disappointed, to make a living you have to post thousands of images, and the agency will take over half your fee. I do have friends who have been successful in this field. Their photography is specific and sells to specialist agencies. I am not sure in which direction my practice will lead me, but I am reasonably sure it will not be commercial. I am drawn to self-publishing, and while I know this has a limited market, I am at a time in my life where I can try this. Only time will tell ............