#1 The Last Image Posted To Dolly Parton’s Social Media Before Her Passing
#2 Anthony Bourdain In Hong Kong, The Final Picture Of Himself On Twitter
#3 A Screenshot From The Last Frame Of Alex Trebek On His Last Ever Taped Episode Of Jeopardy Before The Credits Started Rolling
As much as nobody wants to think about it, we won’t be on this earth forever, and neither will our loved ones. So prioritizing being present and soaking up every moment that we have with our friends and family members is so important. But living in the moment doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t take photos, because you’ll probably want to hold onto those memories for the rest of your life.
Nowadays, the average person has between 1,500 and 2,800 photos on their cell phone. While that might seem excessive, the most common photos taken are selfies, pictures of pets, and pictures of scenery. These are all the kinds of photos that people will actually want to look back on to remember special moments or a loved one (or beloved pet) that they’ve lost.
#4 Charlie's Angels Star Farrah Fawcett Wanted Everyone To See The Horrors Of Cancer So She Asked To Be Filmed While On Her Final Journey
#5 The Very Last Photo Of Chester Bennington (Linkin Park's Lead Singer) Taken By His Wife Just One Day Before He Hanged Himself
#6 This Is Ash From The Erupting MT. St. Helens Raining Down On Robert Landsburg. He Took Some Last Photos, Rewound The Film, Tucked The Camera In A Backpack And Laid Over It While Being Buried In The Ash. His Body Was Found 17 Days Later
Many of us could stand to spend less time staring at screens, but there are certain benefits to having access to a camera at all times. And according to LaurelBox, we should all be taking photos and videos of life’s everyday moments.
The American Red Cross actually has an acronym that’s perfect for preserving the past that you can keep in mind while taking photos: IDEA. First, identify your most prized possessions. Then defend your physical objects. Next, everything goes digital. And finally, always put yourself first.
#7 One Of The Last Pre-Boarding Photos Of Flight Mh17 Taken On 17 July 2014
#8 This Officer Came To My Home When Someone Was Trying To Break Into It. He Camped Outside My Home This Saturday Making Sure I Was Safe. Yesterday He Was K****d By A Drunk Driver. Thank You Officer Vang For Protecting Me
When it comes to why we should all be taking plenty of photos, LaurelBox notes that there’s no time like the present. You truly never know what will happen tomorrow, so if you’re enjoying a beautiful moment with a loved one, don’t hesitate to snap a pic. Parents always wish they had more photos of their kids as children, and everyone wishes that they had more photos of their late parents or grandparents. Life is short; hold onto the memories that you have.
#10 Heath Ledger Died 10 Years Ago, On This Day, Aged 29. This Was His Last Known Picture
#12 The Last Photo Of Janis Joplin, October 3rd 1970. Within A Day Of Her D***h At Age 27
Photographer Kelsey Halm says that preserving memories through family photos is particularly important. Family photos can be extremely emotional to look back on. Remembering when your children were infants can melt your heart even more if you have precious photos of that time. And it can be easier to foster connections between generations if the youngest family members can see photos of those who came before them.
#13 Last Ever Image Of Tim Bergling, Avicii, Taken The Day Before He Died By S*****e. Rip Tim
#14 Michael Rockefeller Sitting With An Indigenous Tribe Known For Canablisnsm. Sonn After This Photo Was Taken He Went Missing And Has Never Been Seen Again
#15 Last Image Of Ronald, Doreen, Ryan And Russell Jack In Prince George, British Columbia. The Jack Family Was Last Seen Leaving Their Home In The Early Morning Of August 2 1989 After Accepting Jobs At A Logging Camp Near Cluculz Lake. They Were Supposed To Return After 10 Days But Never Came Back
Family photos can also be a great way to tell your family’s unique story. Every family is different, and finding a special way to show each member’s personality through photos can be really beautiful. The more creative the photos are, the more you’ll love looking back on them for years to come. And while nobody wants to think about the fact that their relatives won’t be around forever, having beautiful photos of them on the wall can make them seem immortal.
#16 Last Image Of Brent Rosenkranz Who, Along With 2 Friends, Died In Grand Canyon Flash Floods
#17 This Is Kevin Sebunia And His Daughter Emily At Her Wedding 3 Weeks Ago. Kevin Along With 5 Of His Neighbors Died In Last Saturdays Home Explosion In Plum Pennsylvania Outside Of Pittsburgh
#18 Sara Riggs, 3/20/97-3/18/16... Thought I'd Post This Here. Sara (And Her Boyfriend Dusty) Were K****d When A 16 Year Old Crossed The Centerline Because She Was Texting. That Teen Was Cleared Of All Charges. Her Dad Was The Judge In The County Where It Happened, And Her The Superintendent. No Justice
Photographer Jonathan Ong also says that family photos are extremely important because they can provide us with a sense of belonging. Even if you move across the country from your parents or you lose both of them, having family photos can ground you. They can also be great for your self-esteem. In fact, one study even found that children who participated in five weeks of photography sessions reported a significant increase in self-esteem afterward. So don’t be afraid to photograph your loved ones and have them photograph you!
#19 Last Photo Of Shelley Duvall, Taken On Her 75th Birthday By A Visitor, 4 Days Before She Passed In Her Sleep Due To Complications Related To Diabetes
#20 Last Public Virtual Appearance Of James Van Der Beek. The Dawson’s Creek Star Died From Colorectal Cancer
