Just out of curiosity (and of course, you don't need to answer), I was wondering if we could sample the models and photogs out here to see how well we are doing as a group (simply repost with your answers filled in) (Moderators - if you feel this is inappropriate, simply delete, but it might help everyone see where they have been and where they are going):

In 2005, did the following apply to you:

I made ______% of my income from photography / modeling.

I [   ]have    [   ] have not recieved any assignments from major publications in the past year.

My equipment cost me roughly $_________

I [   ]have   [   ]have not made this investment in equipment back solely from income derived from photography / modeling.

I feel my photography / modeling career is generally [  ]getting better   [   ]staying the same    [   ]going nowhere

I have roughly earned $_______ from photography / modeling last year.

Based on my past years, I expect my income from photography / modeling to [   ]increase   [   ]stay the same   [   ]go down

What do you see as a major obstacle to succeeding as a photographer / model in today's marketplace? Answer:

This will be interesting, although I am not going to participate.

Yeah.... it'll probably die down in about 3 hours, and then disappear.... just wanted to do an unscientific study of those that do this for a living, on any level.  No worries...

Ehh, I really can't participate. I've only been actively pursuing photography for around 6 months now.

I made 100% of my income from photography / modeling.

I [   ]have    [ x and I don't care for any] have not recieved any assignments from major publications in the past year.

My equipment cost me roughly $15 000

I [ x ]have   [   ]have not made this investment in equipment back solely from income derived from photography / modeling.

I feel my photography / modeling career is generally [ x ]getting better   [   ]staying the same    [   ]going nowhere

I have roughly earned $75 000 (gross) from photography / modeling last year.

Based on my past years, I expect my income from photography / modeling to [ x ]increase   [   ]stay the same   [   ]go down