I think the problem with Photography is the democratization of the form. If you hand an unskilled photographer a good camera, they could accidentally shoot a f

I think the problem with Photography is the democratization of the form. If you hand an unskilled photographer a good camera, they could accidentally shoot a few damn fine photos, where as with paints, you almost guaranteed you will not accidentally paint a great painting, or as a developer, accidentally code a great project. This cheapens photography as an art form. Having dealt with many clients with poor photography, I will say, not enough people are willing to shell out for good photography and good digital dark room skills.