>>4355406You know, the easiest way to get your point through is to make him think of it himself. Maybe ask a question like are you happy with your photos, do you consider them art, do you have any personal stylistic choices, why do you choose to do photography in the first place, if you had to pick a reoccurring theme what would it be. Chasing the next piece of gear is often the thought on my mind rather than visioning how I'd use it.
That being said, other peoples' hobbies are pretty much none of your business. You can try to make a difference but forcing it makes you a shit friend.