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The professional photography market adapts to smartphone dominance by emphasizing storytelling and technical excellence. Drone regulations shape aerial work, while eco-tourism assignments grow. Stock platforms leverage AI tagging, and NFT galleries create new revenue streams. Climate change documentation becomes a specialization, and cultural sensitivity training is now essential. Photographers balance wanderlust with sustainability, often offsetting travel emissions. The rise of microstock and content mills pressures traditional business models, pushing pros toward niche expertise and workshop income.