I agree with notaphotog. He’s not doing a darn thing wrong. Even though his skill level isn’t the very best, I’m pretty sure he can spot a fauxtog when he sees one. It’s one thing to know what makes a good photograph, and/or good photography business, and quite another to actually be able to accomplish. If he called you a fauxtog, I’m pretty confident that you probably are one. He’s obviously self aware, and not completely delusional about his photography skills, otherwise he’d be in business.