When I wanted pictures to add to my tribute to Bruce Zimmerman (dot #4216), I had to dig through physical photos stored in a box in my basement. It highlighted the contrast with today when we have a camera in our hands almost 24/7 and use it to take exponentially more photos than we did when a separate camera and film were required.
While rummaging through photos, the ones that took me the furthest down memory lane were those of the inside of my apartment. I’m not sure why I took them, but looking at the decorations, bedspread, and the few strips of buttons from my collection — brought me right back to that time and place.
In addition to snapping shots of all the Insta-worthy things you are doing, take a moment to capture some of the ordinary aspects of your life — the inside of your house, the view out your window, the colleagues you see every day, the building where you work, or your office. Today, photos may be taken primarily for posting, but they also serve the purpose of remembering. My bet is that in 30 years, you’ll want to remember how your home looked more than you’ll want to revisit what you ate.
