' put it to shame ' is used as an expression. I was trying to convey that I, having been photographing for
a considerable length of time, and with all opportunities open to me for subjects and photography, have not been able to produce a set of photographs as good as hers.
Does not mean I shall pack my cams..on the contrary, I shall try that much harder.
Somebody having talent does not diminish mine, true. Just means the other person has that much more talent than me. And given where the mom/photog lives, she has made the most of what is available to her..much much more so than I have been able to do.
Of course, ymmv.
Best.