Originally Posted by Mallee Boy
Whilst I appreciate the sentiments expressed and do understand the desire of professionals to have that interaction, I also see some dangers with such a proposal.
One of the great things about this forum at the moment is that is very un-pretentious and selfless, where a world class photographer like Ben "rubs shoulders" with the likes of me and the other great un-washed (metaphorically speaking Ben). What the rest of us learn by sharing in the interaction is priceless...please don't deny us our vouyeristic learning opportunity.
The postings and opinions expressed by people such as Ben, 35mm, MJB, Codiac etc are highly valuable to the forum and the danger is that this elite group may retire to their room and not frequent the rest of the forum as much....this would be a huge loss to other members.
There is nothing stopping anyone setting up a pro group to email each other with questions relating to the business aspect of things. Everyone who has been here awhile should feel comfortable enough to do that by now.
Sincerely,
Grant.
Hmmm...you make some good points Grant.