I´ve taken photos for a long time. I´ve used all the major brands before (Nikon, Minolta, Canon, Mamiya, Hasselblad, Asahi Pentax) during my lifetime. I began as a hobby photographer and school photographer in high school. Later, I spent 11 years shooting weddings and portraits. Now, I´m just a hobby photographer. I really like this camera! The amount of versatility it provides, combined with the quality of the CMOS sensor and image processing is very good. The two kit lenses, as with all kit lenses, could be better. However, they still rank at the top of kit lenses I use. I plan to get the 35mm f/1.8 lens later. They list this for people fairly new into the hobby. I would be more than pleased to use this camera for paid portraits and even weddings. I think for the money, it is that good of a camera. Nikon really knocked it out of the ballpark with this one! A friend, who is a nature photographer has around $12,000 worth of Canon camera gear. He is impressed with this camera. To supplement my camera, I got an under-camera battery pack (more battery stamina and it makes it look cool) which comes with a wireless remote, as well as a corded remote for night and star photography. I did get filters--UV over lenses for protection, CPL, different ND levels and a red filter for BandW use. My suggestion is to get 58mm filters and a 55m to 58mm step-up ring. That way, you only have to have one of a specific filter. Also, get different densities of ND filters--a 4-5 for shade or evenings and a 10 for daytime or long exposures. Set up photos and experiment with all the different settings on the same photo. Try out the fill flash for evening portraits. Given this camera´s versatility, I think you will be surprised at how good of a photographer you can be. The photos below are some grab shots. They did not get much, if any software tweaking.