Having a camera and some business cards doesn't mean that you're a photographer.

Five years ago I returned to the world of photography after a 20 year absence. Then I was a ‘struggling-professional’ photographer. I gave a face to the following type jokes:
Question – What’s the difference between a professional photographer and a McDonald’s family-pack happy meal?
Answer – The happy meal can feed a family of four.

I started in photography for the love of it. Eventually, I decided that all I had to do to become a professional photographer was to pass out my business cards and wait for the telephone to ring. I confused my love of photography with success as a ‘professional photographer.’