Is it too easy to be an artist?

Is it becoming too easy to be a photographic artist? With all the advances in camera and software technology, it seems as if we can just point, click, and develop our way with little effort. Many would probably say yes it is becoming too easy. Not me. I believe all these advances allow us, the photographic artists more time to create work rather than spend time learning to do it the old-fashioned way. I also believe all the new advances have opened the door to creativity for many more allowing for new concepts and ideas to evolve.

The ability to capture and process our art should become easier and we should allow more creatives to come into the world of art. Things like Photoshop and digital cameras didn’t kill the industry. The semi-closed system of photography and the egotism of many photographers in the past did that. Why not allow the common person the ability to show off their creative ideas.