BBC blog takes a look at life behind the lens

Interesting. First I read the exploits of Matt Dunham. The guy has a good eye and has the latest equipment. Can I make the assumption that AP pays for his kit? I'm going to, even if I'm wrong. He gets flown around the world on assignment, has to get the shot (or he wouldn't even have this job) but basically has a photography job as opposed to freelance.

Then I read the exploits of another photog in the same position as Matt. "Here's where we want you to be shooting this event" sort of job. Again, the guy is good.

Then I read about the exploits of a third photog, a "freelancer". Pays for his own gear, has to come up with what event he wants to attend (while paying his own expenses) and then tries to sell his stuff to whoever will buy it at a reduced price.

All three are photogs with skilz, two of them have paying jobs and the third, just as qualified, wonders where his next paycheck is coming from.

thanks for those links

Good link!

Great stuff, thanks for the heads up

Thanks for the links!

This'll be good.

*brews coffee*