"iCloud Storage is Full"
Growing up in a society with the constant use of Instagram, VSCO and tumblr; there are going to be people who get heated. You may hear “stop taking pictures and just enjoy the moment” but pictures make the moment last longer.
1. Pictures Truly Capture 1000 Words
Each time you look back at a picture, an instant rush of memories comes back; who you were with and where you went and before you know it, a smile is plastered on your face. My favorite is to look back at pictures from when you were younger. Often you don't remember everything that happened on a certain day when you were five, but seeing a picture may spark a story from your parents.
2. Pictures Don’t Take Away From The Moment, They Embrace It
When you take a picture it is because you are happy with your company or where you are. The moment you capture is a time you would enjoy to look back upon. Looking back on pictures with friends or family gives you a nostalgic feeling. Pictures really bring the moment back to life, so spending one minute to capture it will allow you to cling onto a certain time in your life.
3. They Make You Get Up And Go Out
How many times have you seen a picture of a cute restaurant or a neat adventure spot and been like, “Wow, I need to go there?" If you're like me, that is a lot. Seeing cute places to go makes you get out of the house and be more adventurous. These times spent being exposed to new things, adds to your life experiences. And who doesn't love a cute, new ice cream shop?
4. A Boost in Your Self-Confidence
I'm a big supporter in self-confidence and doing things because they make you happy. VSCO is a place where people post pictures they enjoy, they don’t post for likes. It is a great feeling to see someone post a picture they are confident in and are posting for their own enjoyment.
5. A Way to Express Yourself
Whether your pictures are of that time you hiked a mountain, the time you ate rolled ice cream with your boyfriend, the time you and your friends went to the beach, a picture at your last family holiday, or even a picture of your dog; your pictures represent who you are and what you love. There should be no shame in showing that off.
So the next time some one makes you feel like a nuisance for snapping a picture, just know you will be happy later looking back at it. Take pride in your camera roll, show off your loved ones on Instagram, and cover your room in pictures — but always leave room for more memories to be captured through a lens.
