I'm insulted, that's who I am....
We owe it to ourselves as professional photographers to maintain the integrity of our chosen profession. That's not to say that a person can't have natural talent in an area, or be able to have great composition in the frame, without having studied the art of photography. Not true at all. However, as a trained, formally educated photographer, it just infuriates me that anyone can pick up a point-and-shoot disposable camera and call him/herself a "photographer."
Having paid my dues in this profession, being an assistant for many years post-graduation from an actual art school of photography, I'm also doing this "chick" a favor in the long run. The real world is hard-core and cruel, so KMM1121 needs to thicken her skin considerably and be ready for war. I only hope she knows that the current photography market is saturated with wannabe's who do weddings, seniors, maternity, and boudoir........
Katinthehat357