"[EMAIL PROTECTED]" wrote:
> I'm curious more than anything else because I wonder what's there to stop > someone from saying "yep, I'm a pro; gimme my discount and gimme a camera" > from the distributors. > There's nothing to stop you from doing that. The distributor will then ask to see what kind of work you've sold. If you're getting regular bylines in magazines and doing a lot of high dollar advertising work, they'll probably help you out. If you're shooting weddings or children's portraits, they'll show you the door. Paul Stenquist
