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<blockquote data-quote="Rick M" data-source="post: 16453" data-attributes="member: 4399"><p>Jack- You can call me Rick, or "hey you"- just don't call me all those names my wife calls me <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />. </p><p> </p><p>I think it's a matter of evolution, as Anthony touched on with other trades. If one of the groups Anthony mentioned would step out in front and take the risk of creating standards (and enforceing them) the group as a whole would benifit (and so would the customer). One of these groups needs motivated members to lead the charge and take the risk of loosing poor performing members (substandard pros by their criteria). Once industry standards are established the consumer will seek those out which are in compliance. </p><p> </p><p>But who?? It's going to have to be young intuitive pro's like Helene and Anthony. </p><p> </p><p>I think this is an exciting time for photography, there is a huge opportunity for change with Digital comming of age. I think eventually the "pro" seperation will happen by either "pros" realizing they are destroying each other or consumers demanding a higher level of service/expertise. The "pro" needs to distingush themselves and offer services and results a part time semi-pro amatures cannot. I'll never have the time, knowledge and drive to accomplish what pro's like Helene and Anthony are creating and can offer, so old washed up darkroom guys like me will eventually fade away. I'd be content to sell a few prints online to supplement my social security which will dry up the day before I retire.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rick M, post: 16453, member: 4399"] Jack- You can call me Rick, or "hey you"- just don't call me all those names my wife calls me :). I think it's a matter of evolution, as Anthony touched on with other trades. If one of the groups Anthony mentioned would step out in front and take the risk of creating standards (and enforceing them) the group as a whole would benifit (and so would the customer). One of these groups needs motivated members to lead the charge and take the risk of loosing poor performing members (substandard pros by their criteria). Once industry standards are established the consumer will seek those out which are in compliance. But who?? It's going to have to be young intuitive pro's like Helene and Anthony. I think this is an exciting time for photography, there is a huge opportunity for change with Digital comming of age. I think eventually the "pro" seperation will happen by either "pros" realizing they are destroying each other or consumers demanding a higher level of service/expertise. The "pro" needs to distingush themselves and offer services and results a part time semi-pro amatures cannot. I'll never have the time, knowledge and drive to accomplish what pro's like Helene and Anthony are creating and can offer, so old washed up darkroom guys like me will eventually fade away. I'd be content to sell a few prints online to supplement my social security which will dry up the day before I retire. [/QUOTE]
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