We sometimes work so hard to capture a beautiful moment that we only partially experience it.

We sometimes work so hard to capture a beautiful moment that we only partially experience it. Attention moves to the angle, lighting, and post, while the actual feeling becomes secondary. Take the photo, then put the phone away. Notice the faces, voices, scent, weather, and the small conversation that no image will preserve. Photos help us remember what a moment looked like. Presence helps us remember what it felt like.