Although there is undoubtedly far finer granularity between them, there appear to be 6 broad categories of photographers:
- Casual -- Takes pictures when required and/or for the occasional event. Mostly a point-and-shoot style of photography, often with a phone camera. Quality of the shots isn't particularly important as long as they are clear.
- Family Photographer -- Is the photographer for a small circle of family and friends, documenting a child's growth, pets, travel, social events, etc. Probably owns an entry-level DSLR, a compact system, and/or a higher-end point-and-shoot and may spend some time with post-production. Presentation is more important for scrapbooks and albums.
- Hobbyist -- Can be quite knowledgeable and adept, the hobbyist usually engages in outings, classes, and clubs devoted to photography and can own very good equipment. Probably owns a range of cameras and lenses and spends time in post-production, posting pictures online in blogs and forums, and is stays current with technology.
- Enthusiast -- Usually quite skilled, the enthusiast is rarely without a camera, a high-end model with the latest features, only one of many. Probably owns many different lenses, each for a specific application. Likely an early adopter, the enthusiast is active on the web and off, entering amateur competitions and discussing the finer details of upcoming products and announcements.
- Semi-Professional -- Makes a partial living with his/her photographic skill and is probably known within a certain photographic community. Owns some of the very best equipment and is very skilled at post-production.
- Professional -- Equipped with the very best equipment their career demands and possessed with the knowledge and skills to make the most of it.
I've moved from Casual to Family or thereabouts. How about you?
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