I came to realise that snapping a happy memory, saving it to look at one day when you need it, is not living through a lens
Photos you can put in your vault until you need them. I hope you never do, but you might.’‘I’m not talking about social media. I’m talking about photos just forPhotograph: OJO Images/Rex FeaturesThere’s a strange opposing narrative when it comes to technology, especially imagery and photos.
But at the same time there’s a growing chorus socially of “put your phone down, enjoy the moment”. Those rolling eyes when you try to snap an image at a social gathering.Everyone has that one friend who goes to the party and takes all the photos. The person whose job it is to document everything. The friend you call when it’s your nephew’s 21st birthday because you need those really embarrassing or monumental photos for the montage or the blown-up photo poster everyone signs before they leave.
I know the value of these pictures, because I pay a small fortune to ensure that every single one stored on my phone is backed up in triplicate in the cloud. But more and more, especially when I’m out with friends, I’ve tried my best to put down my phone, because I don’t want to seem rude or invasive.
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After the loss of a dear friend I am angry I caved in to the social pressure to not take as many photos | Isabelle OderbergI came to realise that snapping a happy memory, saving it to look at one day when you need it, is not living through a lens
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