Here is something that we have all heard before in some form or another, but I feel is important to be reminded of on a regular basis.
I was recently reminded by a good friend’s post on Facebook regarding his grandmother, about how priceless a photograph is. He posted a series of photographs from when his grandmother was younger. As I looked through the images I thought to myself how many memories would be completely forgotten if people had not taken pictures.
The first photograph was taken by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce titled “View from the Window at Le Gras”. Since then things have changed, technology has advanced and millions and millions of pictures have been taken. There are many moments in history that were captured in photographs. Families all over the world clicked away and took pictures of themselves, their children and families as they grew and experienced life. Photojournalists took pictures of famous events, politicians, wars, celebrities, celebrations, sports, and local news events. Without those pictures the only historical records we would have are what people wrote. Obviously you can’t always trust what people write and the visual reference of a photograph makes a big difference… that is until the invention of Adobe Photoshop.
I hope you all go out and take lots and lots of pictures. They don’t necessarily have to be good pictures, but capture those moments, those places, those people. It is so important for the future, for yourself and for your family and those that follow years and years down the road.
