say carrot!

say carrot!, originally uploaded by pr9000.

I think I want to be a photographer.

Not that I'm not already -- I heard my wife say "My husband is a photographer" on the phone the other day -- but I want to make money at it. Maybe not a ton, but definitely something that can supplement my current "income," such as it is.

What I don't understand is (1) the business model, and (2) setting up a home studio. All those little things like lighting, strobes/flashes, proper camera backs, etc, are totally foreign to me because I've never been around a studio before.

And the business model is a bit tough for me as well, as I don't understand how one makes money at it. I'm sure it can be done, but until someone shows me I don't know that I could "get" it correct.

All I know is that I love taking pictures, and I think I've got a pretty good eye for what makes a nice picture.

So this year's goal, besides running a 10K or two, is to be making some meager income by photography by Christmas.

Stay tuned.