Snapshots of the Ordinary

Part of being an American is being in pictures, taking pictures, or just having anything to do with photography. It's great because you don't have to be a professional to do it, any jabroni can pick up a camera of any kind and enjoy his own work or enjoy the hobby of taking photos. The magic behind the snapshot is that "they help us understand who we were and who we are." For example, just about every piece of technology today has something to do with pictures or cameras. Whether it's the cameras on phones, the cameras on laptops, the editing on the laptops of the photos, and just the need of and everyday camera carried in a purse or pocket. Snapshots create a story and they all have meaning, no matter how abstract or random they are. Snapshots are a huge part of social interaction in society, such as the uploading and tagging of random snapshots on someone's Facebook or Myspace. The possibilities are endless and that's why they are such a big part of everyday life. They are able to create the "Kodak Moment" that everyone looks for, which is a photo that significantly describes a cherished moment that one can reflect on. Sometimes these moments are even caught by accident and that is why the Snapshot is so important today.