Originally posted by wlachan People don't mix up pots and pans with chef, or paint brushes with painters, but when people think photography, they see the camera, not the person behind it. Sad but true.
How sadly true. It's a tough way to make a living these days. Particularly as a wedding photographer. Studio work still has a better chance of doing well but also requires a much different skill set and a bigger investment.
Today's gear works so well that almost anyone can take the occasional good photo. As a result, they all think it's not worth paying much for.
Btw, I'm going to move this into the Business Forum.