On the Usefulness of Photography - by Simon Sarris
Photography is a magical art and an underrated tool: Combined with modern photo storage it is the biggest boost to memory since the invention of writing. I have for you here some notes on it’s usefulness and the art. In the next post I will have a few more notes and my personal editing process for putting photos up.
planning a garden, homemade baby clothes Photography is a magical art and a surprisingly powerful tool. Combined with modern storage it is the biggest boost to memory since the invention of writing. Taking “a photo a day” (as a diary, as practice) is a common concept among new photographers, but it’s really worthwhile for everyone. There’s an aesthetic component to this: Searching for a good photo in the every-day of life teaches us to notice our surroundings more. Less obviously, one’s photo-a-day catalog creates a large improvement to memory. Just as hearing a few lyrics can recall to…
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