exactly, but most of these discussion are top down and “Phone = bad” people focus on gear and not the end result

Phone vs Camera

Using Ai vs using photoshop (not talking about making an image from scratch)… what about Topaz Ai, or generative fill… it can be like an automated clone stamp tool saving time… so time/pain = art?

Film vs Film Simulation

just do it, you followed your guy and got permission. as long as you dont get in the way or do something malicious during/after its all good.

most likely you will show up and be asked exactly that, why? because not everyone is in the loop so you just explain to them show them the message exchange and done

ALSO
no one knows the cost of your camera, cost doesn’t necessarily mean good either.