News today. I have managed to have two out of four prints excepted in the Canon National Photographic exhibition. Medals are awarded for winning print but they are not announced until next month so fingers crossed. That's the good news. The bad is the stress mounts as the recession bites into the national workforce with redundancy's announced at work. The photography dept seems to be the main target so by next week I may have alot more time on my hands. I have seen many times the craft of photography being undermined by the massive amount of point and shoot cameras that have flooded the market. The common perception is that anyone can take a picture so why use a pro. I have had many a potential Wedding client turn me down in favor of uncle Joe who has a nice camera ,so he will take the wedding photos to save a few dollars, only to have the bride come back a month later and regret her decision. The other problem is that if you have a nice camera, it must take great photos. The photographer seems to not feature in the thought process. So with the above in mind, its hardly surprising its the photographer is the target when things get tough. No wonder is so hard making a living as a freelancer.