Geoff- the camera gear is VERY expansive. I have a lot of pro lens and 2 pro camera (on canon Canon 5D and Canon Mark II which is a real killer), but it's a passion for me (with the music).
Making pictures is a great pleasure for me, trying to catch the atmosphere, the beauty, the light, always use your eyes, your imagination etc... It's really fantastic, but very expansive (especially good lenses which is the most important in photography).
Yes I sell my pictures (sometimes) and I make exhibits (not a lot). I will build a little home studio at home with light system with umbrellas and background etc... Here some recent funny tests with a buddy at my home studio, it's a strange photo serie about the post-nuclear mood...
"What else ?"
"Atomic Playboy"
Enjoy lol