The ubiquity of high-quality phone cameras means guests effectively document events for free. Why pay to the pro photographer? The sheer volume of photos and videos captured by attendees now thoroughly covers the basic record of who was there and what happened.

However, I see this shift isn't a threat; it's a significant opportunity for professional photographers. Should not be a threat. Documenting and protocol is boring anyway, I can gladly leave it to the willing guests. I truly believe that our value lies precisely in an artistic approach. While guests capture snapshots at will, we should create a curated collection of images that truly reflects the emotions and essence of an event. We transform moments into memories through our skill and creativity, and that's not something that random guest with a phone necessarily can or will do.