as in amateur
a person who regularly or occasionally engages in an activity as a pastime rather than as a profession
a camera designed for people who don't pretend to be anything more than potterers at photography
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When amateurs chase new strategies, smart players develop a system from what already works.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025 -
Youth, for photographers age 17 or younger; Novice, for new and less experienced photo hobbyists; and advanced amateur/professional, for experienced photographers who have practiced and honed their skills over time.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Potterer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potterer. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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