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The Internet, social media, and online rather than in person selling of photos (Professional or otherwise) makes pro photos a commodity rather than the luxury item professional photographers used to sell.
For somewhat similar reasons (NASCAR's Team Charter system) new NASCAR drivers have to accept contracts that pay 1/5th to 1/10th the base pay previous drivers could negotiate.
Youth is being served in NASCAR -- at a much lower price
With photography, the business savvy but not all that pro (mediocre) photographer can still make some money while a truly talented photographer that has little business savvy starves.
For somewhat similar reasons (NASCAR's Team Charter system) new NASCAR drivers have to accept contracts that pay 1/5th to 1/10th the base pay previous drivers could negotiate.
Youth is being served in NASCAR -- at a much lower price
In either case, the best candidate for the job will not necessary be the driver put into the seat.
With photography, the business savvy but not all that pro (mediocre) photographer can still make some money while a truly talented photographer that has little business savvy starves.