Beyond The feed
A modern paradox
With everyone having a built-in camera on their phone (& the rise of social media), our feeds are absolutely flooded with varying levels and styles of photos and photographers. Even as a professional photographer, I often find myself becoming bored with seeing so much over saturation of the same vein of content in my feed.
We’ve all been feeling the digital fatigue from over consuming.
When our feeds are glutted with endless content, and perfection in lieu of what can be the beautiful mess of reality, it’s easy to wonder: How do I know what’s real anymore? And why am I stressed about running out of phone storage every single week?
Most importantly, how often do we actually pause to look at the million snapshots and quick screenshots sitting on our camera rolls? Do they even mean anything?
A receipt of reality
While AI can generate an image with little-to-no effort, it can never replicate a real moment.
It won't help you relive the genuine laugh you shared with your partner, show the love you have for another, or capture the joy in your child's eyes.
Photos aren't meant to gain temporary approval online—they are meant to tell your real story.
Telling others, and reminding yourself, of what matters most or speaks to you.
Having photos taken intentionally helps to forever, physically capture life. It could be a mother's love, the youth of life, a journey, the start of a new season, etc.
They should make you think and feel things. They need to be something important that you treasure. THAT, is when I know, as a photographer, that I am doing a good job.
Snapshot to Storytelling
A snapshot is easy. Intentional photography is meaningful.You have to pause, savor the moment, and then make the decision. Overconsumption starts with overproduction.
Take the time to then make albums, book an actual photoshoot, cull regularly, make physical prints, or upload to a digital frame.
Find the story. Capture a memory. Treasure your history.
Ready to step away from the digital clutter and capture something real that you can actually hold onto? Let’s document your story together.