After 15 years of shooting professionally, I've seen smartphones kill the entry-level camera market, yet I keep telling new photographers to invest in a dedicated body. The logic is simple: the best camera is the one you have with you, but that cliché ignores how much creative control you lose with a phone's tiny sensor and fixed lens. Last month I photographed a wedding where the client asked if I could just use an iPhone, and I had to explain that the depth of field, low-light performance, and dynamic range are still leagues apart—even if 99% of viewers can't tell the difference on Instagram. Is the craft of photography becoming obsolete when an algorithm can produce a decent shot for anyone?