You get to stand in a darkroom for hours, intensely focused on one thing without any interruptions. There's is a huge amount of highly detailed knowledge needed

You get to stand in a darkroom for hours, intensely focused on one thing without any interruptions. There's is a huge amount of highly detailed knowledge needed get even passable results. It's a slow ritualistic process prone to being derailed by even the slightest mistake. All these things when earned over years give you a deep respect for the medium.