Whether hobbyist or professional, photography can be a pursuit that takes up a lot of your time and energy, and when you finally put the camera down, you might not have the desire to pick it up again for a while. That can be a mistake, though, as you possess a special set of skills that put you in a position to document your life and the lives of your family and friends. This great video essay discusses the importance of doing just that.
Coming to you from Rick Bebbington, this awesome video essay discusses the importance of using your photography skills to document your life in order to preserve memories and create a legacy. I think this is something most of us would agree is important, but it can be difficult to actually put it into practice. One of the best ways to do this is to simply make it a habit. Instead of waiting for big events and milestones to pull out your camera, force yourself to document at least one thing in your life every single day. Not only will this condition you to be more regimented, you, your family, and your friends will probably love having memories of those little moments that might have otherwise been forgotten. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Bebbington.
People try to be remembered, but in fact, every one of us will be forgotten in three generations at most, maybe two. Do you know where your grandpa's grappa is buried?
it wasn't my intention, but my flickr account is basically a living document since 2006.