Photos hold specific memories, and I personally believe that with simply looking back at a photo it can revive your mind of that memory when that photo was taken and bring families and friends closer. Photos are also help bring back forgotten memories, if you take a photo and look over it 5 years later, you might’ve completely forgotten about that moment until seeing it and which just seeing the photos it can trigger so many memories.
Personally I believe looking through old photo albums is a lot more personal and memorable, and mostly will be filled with more family based memories whilst looking through images from a phone are more likely (if you’re a younger person) to be filled with crazy memories with friends. However, having all images saved on a hard drive or secondary source ensures that even if the images burn in a house fire, or if your phone is broken you haven’t lost the photos and they’re still alive just digital. Which on numerous occasions I have been very grateful for.
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