Would you consider photograhy a “real” profession?

kboo83 asked:

Just curious. This is what I have always been intrested in and I want to go to college to be a photo – journalist but my parents think that this isnt a profession that you can rely on as far as a steady job or income. I am really good and actually won two or my scholarships thanks to my photos. They would rather I put the money to use to become a doctor or lawyer…but I am not intrested in that.
I didnt notice the category this question was in until after I had submited it. Sorry.

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