I was a pro shooter for three years and 90% of what set me apart was being a nice guy to work with, being professional and being consistent. * Other pros that

I was a pro shooter for three years and 90% of what set me apart was being a nice guy to work with, being professional and being consistent. * Other pros that I took work from were often jerks. Being a nice, direct and reasonable individual takes you a long way in that business. * Being professional meant having a studio, quoting and billing clearly, being a good communicator with clients. Things amateur shoots don't always do well. * Being consistent in terms of quality, turn around time, etc. There is still work out there if you have a stable of good clients that need and value the above. But in cases where stock photos will do, you're screwed.