I think that's generally correct, but I've seen some different definitions in photo competitions and professional societies where you have to earn more than a certain percentage of your total income from photography to be considered a professional. Lots of hobby photographers and part timers who earn a bit of money from it wouldn't qualify. I've noticed with portrait photography that relatively low ability photographers seem to have more success than they should maybe because the people who commision them will like feel like they have to buy the shots of their family/kids etc. there's an in built connection. Whereas if you're buying a piece of art or a shot for some other reason then I think it's going to more easily separate out the mediocre work because the pieces have to work in their own.

My brother's wedding photographer was pretty terrible and he's a popular local photographer. I think they only hired him because he was a family friend. I would have shot his wedding myself but I know how hard weddings are to do well and it's not my area so I chose not to. In hindsight I think I'd have done a better job. The guy tried some terrible image manipulation to cover issues. It was awful. I truly think most people don't know what good photography really looks like. Unless you take a deep interest in the field or similar areas like art and design the flaws might not be something you even think or care about. Unfortunately I think some of these oblivious people are themselves photographers and they'll never be good.

Rivers of London by Ben Aaranovitch. There are a lot of other books in the series.

I think it's fantastic and something I would love to do as I age. I wish my mum would study like this too. She has no higher education and had ambitions but just gave up on that when she had kids. I think she would love to study for the experience but just never would bother now.

Public transport is mixed some small areas are great but crossing into the next small area can be tricky by bus. I would think that you could easily get around west Cornwall with a combo of trains and buses. In the peak season it's easier because there are extra services. Attractions wise the Eden Project is an obvious one. But it depends what you like. St Ives area has beautiful beaches, sand dunes a couple of interesting museums. There's a variety of English heritage and national trust properties and other attractions like St Michael's Mount reasonably close. Depends what you like really. Depending on where you went in Devon it may not be different enough and not necessarily all that different from Northumberland. It's got a noticeably different climate that far west though. My friend lives in that area and mainly likes it for the sea. ://www.visitcornwall.com/places/west-cornwall

Well I live in Devon and I think Devon and Cornwall are forgotten by a lot of international tourists. You could chose a coastal town on the trainline as a base then use trains and buses to get around. South Devon could work or somewhere down in the tip of cornwall. You could fly to Exeter or Newquay to cut down travel time. There are tons of castles, stately homes, beaches, attractions and public transport is OK from May to October.

Just be aware that Stonehenge has to be booked ahead now. You book a timed ticket.

Our heating is off now until next winter but it's mostly at 15°C ish in the daytime and off at night. Our house is so heavily insulated if I cook it can make the house really hot and the core of our heater (it's a night storage thing) leaks just enough heat because it's old to keep the house from being damp.

There are so many. It could be worth going on Amazon.co.uk and just searching British History. She might also like the text books that go along with A level History. There are a lot of them because the course providers choose from a big range of topics some will be British history. There are a couple of publishers. Oxford https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=oxford+aqa+history+for+a+level&tag=hydrukspg-21&index=aps&hvadid=48261723012&hvpos=1t1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11082680412042837927&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045304&hvtargid=kwd-79262345386&ref=pd_sl_4z8fhpzu8u_e Hodder also do a similar series but I don't think there are as many books.

For some reason I didn't realise you could make these then keep them. I use a sauté pan and don't have a problem making them other than the time it takes but other than eating the few left overs the next day I'd never though to keep them.

I wouldn't pay extra for a Hilton. Every one I've stayed in in the UK has been of a similar or worse quality than the budget hotels and pretty run down.

Since you might be on your own you could also try Youth Hostel for accommodation. They usually do basic private rooms for one two for quite a bit less than a hotel room. http://www.yha.org.uk/places-to-stay/london

Megabus is another coach company. The coaches tend to be cramped but it's extremely cheap, like a few £ for a journey and only marginally worse than National Express. Both the coach companies leave from Victoria so you could find staying in that area makes sense of you plan to leave London from Victoria.

There's extreme vasovagal syncope that can cause a seizure but also in some people that can trigger anoxic epilepsy.

In London I recommend these self guided walks. They're great and being self guided you can spend more time anywhere along the way, break for lunch etc. http://www.walklondon.com

In London you can do some really good self guided walking tours that will take you around most major attractions. In a day you could combine 2 walks maybe. http://www.walklondon.com The bus tours are good but because of London traffic they are very slow to do a circuit. Travelling by coach could be a good idea but it depends how well you tolerate the lack of leg room. The coaches are a bit cramped. National express is the main coach company. You can buy tickets ahead online to print so it's very easy. Trains are pricey but there is split ticketing which can save a significant amount of money sometimes. http://www.splityourticket.co.uk. Accomodation wise I would try Premier Inn http://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/greater-london/london.html but it's not too cheap next month because it's school holidays in the UK.

I live in t shirt and jeans all year. Just layered up more in the winter. Thinner fabric jeans in the summer.I own a few short sleeved t shirts but I generally don't find they get a massive amount of use. I usually have one or two very light tops for the few days it's really hot.

You can get duvets that are very light like between about 1 and 3 tog. We use them in summer or as an extra in winter.

I think shame runs through a lot of group settings and it's probably magnified by groups that want people to comply with certain ideas/ ways of living. They don't cause shame to exist but prey on our ability to feel it. Encouraging people to feel shame is also there in advertising and marketing of products. I don't think there'd be much of a beauty industry without it being possible to cause people to feel shame. I do think we all feel it to some extent but it's just not crippling for everyone.

I notice how small and limited shame keeps me. It takes a lot effort to move through it. I think shame is tied up in our survival instinct but it's not so useful in modern life. Keeps us toeing the line in small communities when we're all reliant on each other for survival and avoids us standing out. If we're too busy feeling terrible about ourselves we're not likely to question things. I think it might be why it's so much part of religion, it's hardwired into us, easy to play off to make people comply. Maybe those who aren't plagued by shame would have been more likely to be leaders. I think it's a problem now not only because it makes us feel terrible but because to make any progress you have to be able to advocate for yourself and that's hard when you are burdened with shame. I definitely found just working on a few things helps. You sort of realise how much of the behaviour is habit. I've forgotten so many of the triggering things that some of them are easier to replace.

Maybe try a soft shell jacket, parka or normal length depending on the style. Soft shell is a bit more water and wind resistant than fleece and doesn't have that fuzzy finish that fleece does. It's also pretty thin and has some stretch.

Depends what you want. I get most things on Amazon but there's also Conquest Books and Icthus resources. They both do some of the harder to get things.

My favourite pattern has been discontinued. I used it recently to make pocket diapers for a family member but I'm out of date as to what is our there at the moment.I think they are are easy to make but I don't think it's always cheaper to make your own. I used an overlocker(serger) a lot for anything with towelling too. A Teflon foot is useful for sewing PUL. The little extras add up. It's worth just sorting out some first size for your newborn and seeing what you like. We also used washable wipes. Just rectangles of fleece then wash with diapers. That saved some serious cash. Wipes are expensive. I think I bought about 4 packs of wipes in total when my kids were babies. Second hand can be worth it to try out styles.

When we lived in London we were in Barnet most of the time. It was somewhere middling price wise but had a small town feel which I think is nice when you have kids and easier for shopping, library, healthcare etc. since things still tend to be in close proximity. I also think it makes sense to figure out where the office is on train/tube lines and work out from there following the easiest commute initially. You can lose a lot of time commuting in London and there are definitely awkward intersections in the public transport that waste time if you have to pass through them.

There is a colour replacement tool that will leave the shading alone. I would google that and you should get tutorials.