Why would an amateur photographer feel that they have to work towards getting their work in a gallery? Does an amateur baker have to have a stall at the farmer

Why would an amateur photographer feel that they have to work towards getting their work in a gallery? Does an amateur baker have to have a stall at the farmers' market, an amateur knitter have to have an Etsy store? Nothing wrong with just taking photos for the love of it (literally the definition of amateur) and sharing them with your friends because you think they'll appreciate them. Not every hobby has to be taken up with so much effort it's like a second job.