I can be defined as a professional photographer since I am a full time, award winning photographer. But i have the heart of an amateur. I have not gotten to the point where I know everything. I have too much fun learning and exploring every day. I prefer not knowing what is going to happen, rather than knowing exactly what is going to happen. I thrive in experimentation, and have learned much. But i know there is much to learn. Photography is a mixture of science and magic. If I can pass this onto my students, I would be very happy.