Why Photography Is Important Essay

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A picture says a thousand words. Photography keeps memories alive and prosperous because it freezes a scene that lasts forever. Many people have cameras just for that reason. When you take a photo, you capture not only the scene, you capture the feeling and emotion. Some people like photography as a hobby because it is very relaxing and euphoric. Photographs are used to convey messages without having to say a single word. That is how strong a single photograph can be. Photography is a beautiful skill that can document events, natural scenery, and can be used for artistic projects.
First, one of the many reasons about the importance of photography is the fact that it slows down the rapid pace of life. Every day there is something worth remembering whether it be an event that occurred or a first time meeting a valuable friend. Whatever the case, a picture can bring back all the feeling that you had during that one moment. A picture enables you to find emotion in everyday lives. When you take a picture you document
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There is always something to try out and play with when you take a picture. Smartphones now tend to have cameras and flash. Also, cameras are now able to withstand any type of weather and even go underwater. All these new technologies are great because it enables photographers to think more outside the box. It only takes a push of a button to create something beautiful that will last forever. Some things that can be used to make your pictures come to life is panoramas. Panoramas create a striking three hundred and sixty view of any mountain pass, ocean, or even backyard. This allows the view to see exactly what you see all around you in your point of view. It is as if you were looking through the same pairs of eyes. You are always in nature, so why not take as many pictures as you can? Not one picture is the same even if you take it at the exact same spot as someone

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