I am now working as a paid photographer! How awesome is that?
Unfortunately, I can not share most of what I do for work, because of proprietary, privacy reasons, etc. It is mostly portraits for school students. BUT I love it. and I am learning a TON about studio photography, portraiture, lighting, poses, etc.
Every day I wake up and can hardly believe what I do for a living now.
It does cut into the amount of time I have to go out and capture nature, so I won't be quite as prolific as I was over the summer. But I'm still getting out when I can, and will be continue to do my best.