Do photographers tend to be snobbish of each other?
Good question – expect some great answers! There are two extreme types in every walk of life – those who are positive and secure and those who are negative / defensive – tolerance vs fear? As a generalisation those I have met at the very top of the profession (I’ve met a few) have typically been incredibly positive and helpful – as are the vast majority of people here – they are secure in their knowledge and skills. Others who are less sure can also be very defensive, which is understandable too. On top of this it’s all too easy to confuse opinion with fact – an issue which I know irritates a lot of experienced photographers who donate time helping others… but it’s not an ego trip to help others and we all make mistakes from time to time, even experienced people get tired and make silly errors. Such issues can cause friction. We all need to be a little more patient with each other – even those at the top keep learning and it’s an education for everyone here, top answerers or not – we
