yeah, but luckily i have found some extra income by shooting different things in the last 4 years.
for example, i got hired "under the table" by a construction company here in Houston to take pictures of their jobsites for a portfolio they are making - they build, paint and renovate schools, shopping centers, businesses, etc.
in December i made $3000 alone. not a bad gig, HAHA !!!!
that's aside from all the other stuff i do that a typical photographer gets paid for
camera equipment should work for you, my friend......