Ok, I'm going to be "harsh"....
You have some good pics on the site, some very good and some just passable...Overall, the pics don't make me think there's any reason you should "go pro", well not exactly....
What I "do see" is that you may have an unusual ability to "relate" to a younger clientele and have a better ability to "capture them". In this aspect your age is a bonus...you relate to your clientele! That's invaluable.
Otherwise, you can attempt to hide your age, but eventually you will have to show up for the shoot...I'd say let your work speak for itself, and word of mouth....I wouldn't "advertise" your age, but I would make no attempt to hide it either...
I would continue to work on your portfolio...
The step from "side business" to "professional business" isn't really very difficult. A registered DBA, a bank account under that name to keep monies separate, and some basic legal contracts typed up in word....
BUT the realities of running a professional business can be a bitch! Accounting, estimated taxes, management, sales tax, unemployment/workers comp(even if self employed), customer service, sales, etc etc.... that's why I'm a hobbyist...
I'm not trying to discourage you, if you want it, go for it. But you still have MUCH to learn. You are NOT too young (but your age may require some legal fanangaling..such as a LLC to make it "legit") in fact in some ways your age may be a PLUS....
If the specifics/acronyms mentioned are alien/confusing to you, you are not ready...
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