Every vertical has it's unique qualities–and photography is no different. Obviously, being a mostly digital and visual industry, there are lots of opportunities for online education and tools.
And, yes, there are tons of tutorials on the web–although I find many of them aimed at hobbyists or Photoshop users.
There are also a ton of in-person workshops in the industry. I know wedding photographers that make more money every year doing workshops than they do actually shooting weddings.
Given all that, I think there's still lots of room for professional-level education in the industry. Having done a lot of photography myself, I can tell you there's skills/techniques I've only been able to learn from some of the paid forums.
And, yes, there are tons of tutorials on the web–although I find many of them aimed at hobbyists or Photoshop users.
There are also a ton of in-person workshops in the industry. I know wedding photographers that make more money every year doing workshops than they do actually shooting weddings.
Given all that, I think there's still lots of room for professional-level education in the industry. Having done a lot of photography myself, I can tell you there's skills/techniques I've only been able to learn from some of the paid forums.