Does the age of the photographer matters?

This question was recently posed by a photographer to other photographers. The majority of photographers think that age does not matter however; some believed that it does and others believe that it depends on the genre of photography.
Those involved in architecture thinks that this type of photography is better served by photographers with more experience as it takes time to know where the shots are and following through with corporate clients becomes easier with experience. Whereas some believe that 25-35 year old photographers will relate better to high school seniors.
One photographer said that he was sent a prospective client by a former client who wanted to get some shots done for a modeling portfolio. He met with her and they spoke for about 30 minutes. At the end, she told him she did not think they were a good match because it was "just too creepy" posing for someone old enough to be her father. This exchange had another photographer wondering if these aspiring models think that all fashion photographers are in their 20s and 30s. He continued to say that yes, most of the models are very young but many of the top designers, photographers, editors and other creatives have been around for years and that it takes time to build a career and reputation.
My philosophy is that sadly, age does matter to some clients and this is not exclusive to photography. If a photographer's portfolio attracts someone, then that should be the main criteria for hiring that photographer.

High Cost of Wedding Photography For A Few Hours Work

I recently had a conversation with a client regarding wedding photographer’s hourly rate. This client felt that wedding photographers were grossly overstating their value for just a few hours’ work.
As the average person who works a “9-5” every day and becoming more proficient at their task, they expect to be rewarded for their expertise and so do photographers, but with major differences.
For someone working in an office, your employer will provide everything that is needed for optimal operation of the office and that will include the computers and necessary software.
As a photographer, we must supply everything that is needed to do our job. Our cameras and lenses are top of the line. We must be able to capture every significant moment of your wedding day perfectly, no matter how poor the lighting may be because you expect your photographs to be a fair representation of what you are seeing. In addition to cameras and lenses, we must purchase flashes, memory cards, batteries, backup devices, etc.
Prior to your wedding day, we must make sure that all equipment is in proper working order and all batteries are charged and ready to use. We will visit the house of worship if that’s being used, scout nearby park for photographs and also visit your reception venue. There are agreements (some may require amendments) . If your photographs are being presented online, a wedding gallery must be prepared for you.
Once your wedding day is over, your photographs need sorting and editing. This process is now being done on computers. We must therefore own a computer, monitor, printer, wi-fi, high speed internet, editing software and also acquire the skills needed to operate these via classes and workshops.
So, in order to have your day appearing to be just a few hours’ work, there is a lot that goes on before and after your wedding in order to give you the kind of photographs and album that will last a lifetime.