CPS?

Yeah I had to show published work I also sent a client list. It does say that photography has to make up at least 50% of your income.

I had some problems with one of my 5Ds that was still under warranty; it went out on a Sat and was back the following Thusday to NJ.

Joe Cyr wrote in post #5661342
For "working photographers" in the US there is no requirement for owning certain gear. You must however be able to document that you are a "working" photographer.

I wish it would be same for Europe too. I don't have problem with equipment requirements, but service level can be completely different, if there's just small number of pro shooters for which they need to take care, or if they need to take care of pretty much anyone with 2000eur for equipment. I agree it's pain in the a** if your camera dies, but CPS should be for those, who's life literally depends on working camera. But anyway... it's not right place to complain about this stuff

ashleynaugust wrote in post #5662475
'gratz on your accomplishments so far!

My son's summer baseball league (the entire league, ages 3-18) photos are being done by a 16 y/o this year. His portfolio proves itself, and he's even done a number of weddings.

Thanks! I was hoping to do the local baseball league, but I never really got around to talking to the coaches. I shot my Prom, and am interning for a number of local photographers over the summer. I can't wait!