That much is true.

It is in no ones interest to protect professional photographers. Publications couldn’t care less who shot the image as long as the information contained  is validated. Brands, advertisers are just looking for the most authentic images to transform their name into a lifestyle. Camera manufacturers want to sell as many boxes as they can. Social media sites want as many users as possible. Google, the Electronic Frontier Foundation, Creatives Commons, all want images to be free. Couples, once married, couldn’t care less if their wedding photographer still has a job. No one has pro photographers best interest besides themselves and a few trade associations