Are You Taking Too Many Pictures While Traveling?

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In this day and age, we have unlimited capacity to take photos. Due to modern technology, we’ll never have to worry about running out of film, or Kodak film cards, or whatever people used back then. Everything is digital, and pretty much everyone has a smartphone, so we can pretty much take endless photos and videos when we’re out and about. However, this is both a blessing and a curse.

Being In The Moment

Here’s the thing about taking too many pictures. When you take a picture of literally everything you see, doesn’t it kind of water down all of your content in the process? Because when everything’s picture-worthy … nothing is.

Additionally, the more often you take pictures, the harder it is to really embrace the moment and experience where you are. When you see something amazing, your immediate reaction is to take a picture, instead of simply enjoying it.

You Still Want Memories

That being said, pictures are still awesome for a handful of reasons. The fact of the matter is, years after your trip you’re going to want those snapshots so that you can remember those awesome times you had.

Finding the Balance

So how do we thread the needle between these two points? Our recommendation is by making your first priority to live in the moment. When you see an awesome sculpture or landscape, don’t jump immediately to your phone! Allow the time and place to sink in. Now, when you feel like you’re ready to move on, then it’s cool to take a few pictures just as a keepsake for the awesome experience you just had.