If you believe like some guys do that you can just point a camera at any painting in the world and replicate it, what is the point of painters again?
(i.e. the ability to copy existing things does not obsolete the need to be able to make new things)
(i.e. the ability to copy existing things does not obsolete the need to be able to make new things)
Likewise since digital photography became common, most photography shops closed, those that are around usually barely survive with services like photos for government official documents.
Events photography is also a niche nowadays, as the organisers then sample the photos done by guests on their mobile phones. Very few professional photographers still get such gigs.