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In the past I dealt with a surprising amount of photographers who go out of their way to shit on novice photographers. Everyone was a beginner once.
It used to be very hard to get into pro photography. Now it’s super easy, so a lot of folks gate-keep every chance they get. It’s usually the ones who take mediocre photos and used that high barrier to entry to their advantage who are the worst offenders.
Talent speaks for itself. I’ve always thought: if you’re threatened by novice photographers, then maybe you should look at your own work and figure out why.
This! I'm just a novice/hobbyist/enthusiastic grandma with a camera. I'll never be a pro and I'm ok with that! I just want to learn to take nice pictures of my grandkids. I'll never be a threat. The handful of friends who have paid me to take senior pictures and kids portraits don't have the money to pay a professional.