I think it’s worth discussing how there are tons of people on YouTube who say that they’re professional photographers. But in truth, they’re not. I’m not claiming to be one, either. In fact, I haven’t claimed to be one in over 10 years. They’re saying this because they think it earns them more credibility but is actually just dishonest. In fact, most professional photographers don’t know how to use the camera gear from one camera system to another. If you put a Sony a1 into the hands of a photographer who’s been using the Canon 5D Mk IV for years, they wouldn’t know what to do. But they could still be a professional photographer without having the most recent gear. So here’s how you can spot a fake professional photographer.