Re: CPS in Europe
Sorry, I've been sick for the past several days and have been slow to respond--still sick, actually. Millie, I didn't feel slighted by your comment. My comment about the plastic card was somewhat facetious. Even if there was card to prove that one is a professional photographer, what would it get one anyway? Proof of being a photographer is not the same as a press pass. Canon has decided that if someone has bought several high-end cameras and lenses from them, they're an advanced customer. That coupled with the application declaring oneself as a professional is enough proof for them. The only other thing that they could do is ask to see financial records to prove one has an income from photography. I would guess that no one would give them that, so they don't ask. To me, if someone says they're a professional photographer, I believe them. By the way, I'm not a professional photographer.
I hope I was coherent. If I wasn't, I may edit or amend my comments later when I don't have a high fever. Alright, back to bed for me.
-Russell
Sorry, I've been sick for the past several days and have been slow to respond--still sick, actually. Millie, I didn't feel slighted by your comment. My comment about the plastic card was somewhat facetious. Even if there was card to prove that one is a professional photographer, what would it get one anyway? Proof of being a photographer is not the same as a press pass. Canon has decided that if someone has bought several high-end cameras and lenses from them, they're an advanced customer. That coupled with the application declaring oneself as a professional is enough proof for them. The only other thing that they could do is ask to see financial records to prove one has an income from photography. I would guess that no one would give them that, so they don't ask. To me, if someone says they're a professional photographer, I believe them. By the way, I'm not a professional photographer.
I hope I was coherent. If I wasn't, I may edit or amend my comments later when I don't have a high fever. Alright, back to bed for me.
-Russell
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