Certainly there has been an aura of mystique surrounding the professional photographer for generations just as there is mystique shrouding most professions. There is one significant difference however in the Photography niche.

Professional Photographers have for quite some time now been smarting under the avalanche of Digital Debbie’s, who they mostly view with disdain. Why so? Well it takes more than a fat wallet and a shed load of Digital SLR’s and all the other Photographic paraphernalia to call yourself a professional.

The aspiring Digital Debbie with some spare cash can head on out to the nearest store and in an hour or two, with a little tweaking, can look almost like a professional. You know the three shoulder bags and a couple of tripods and an air of superiority can actually make you believe you really are a pro and not just a usurper.

They say you have to look the part to feel the part. You know the “fake it till you make it” idea beloved of marketing mentors. It works! At least for a time until you make the first mistakes!

The advent of the Digital Age has made it far easier for amateur photographers to slip in unannounced like a stealth drone and place a beautifully positioned tank buster under all the Professionals in their geographic area! Boom… what a mess! Read More→