This is the classic problem for photography for example, which is a hobby of mine. You see a lot of hobbyists elbow into paid work, to the detriment of people

This is the classic problem for photography for example, which is a hobby of mine. You see a lot of hobbyists elbow into paid work, to the detriment of people actually making a living of it. It puts a ceiling on what people are willing to pay for the typical work - engagement, wedding, headshot photography for example. Photojournalism is a bit of a weird case because, in my opinion at least, its always been populated by nepobabies and other sorts who weren't commanding proper living wages because they didn't really have to.