Well... a free-lance photographer can only spread themselves so thin ya know. If he's good, he's good. He'll land weddings and stuff like that if his portfolio demonstrates his talent. And make no mistake, there is a high degree of talent involved. Even with all of today's digital technology. You have to have the right eye for it. He'll probably get lots of gigs from friends' kids etc, but like I said, a free-lance photographer can only spread themselves so far. The starving artists will be just fine. That part is probably right. But we should happy if that is what's topping the world's business headlines. Or at least close to the fold.
I think it was interesting. Many make a career or life-focus change at 49. It is said our lives are segmented into 7 year phases 0-7 early childhood 7-14 childhood 14-21 teen 21-28 young adult 28-35 35-42 42-49 mature adult etc. -70 three-score and ten It seems he was getting into fine high-end photography which can be a fascinating and artistic endeavour. I was recall a video (about fragility of banking/brokerage and lack of morality) and in it they interviewed an ex investment banker who left the industry he felt was without morals and retired from the corruption to a home in the country - where he is a cottage farmer. ---------------------------- Recently, in the news Royal Bank has announced it will acquire HSBC for $10B(?). With HSBC's background I think it shows poor lack of moral compass by Royal Bank. I was saddened by the news. Video on HSBC: Banksters: The Untouchable Bank (Global Finance Scandal Documentary) | Real Stories