Most people"s photographs will never be mistaken for art photography. Because cameras are available to most people, they might not consider photography worth of being hung up in a museum. All you have to do is point and shoot, right? Not exactly. Walking through a photography gallery or wing at your local museum is nothing like having to endure your friend"s slides of Bermuda.
Getting an education is extremely important and opens up plenty of opportunities for people. There are scholarships to help pay for them including some from the world of skateboarding. Many people are surprised to learn about this, but it is a sport just like many others out there. It is finally getting the recognition it needs in many ways.