[Dabhand16]

I've got a Canon i560 printer that is now obsolete, but it still gives results that are good enough for me. However, it will only go up to A4 size, and larger format printers are not only very expensive, but also very large.

Our printing service will print 24 x 16 for £7.99 and 20 x 30 for £9.99 - good value.

You need to be careful about distributing images, whether electronically or in print format. Copyright theft is something to be aware of.

Some people do use on-line galleries to show their work and then get any orders printed as they are needed.

I have never tried to sell images, so can't advise on this. If you send images to the press it is much the same as aspiring musicians sending tapes to music publishers. You will not make a lot from this in my view, and you will spend a lot of time doing it too.

Courses have to have a recognised qualification at the end. You could see if any local photographers need assistants, but again, there will be little (or no) pay, but you will learn a lot.