I haven’t been posting on here regularly because quite frankly I have been quite uninspired for the last few years. The ease of use with DSLRs and the ability to take a “perfect” photo has left me a bit bored.

I randomly came up on an article highlighting the beauty of analog technology and it truly blew me away. For the bored creator it suggested going back to the basics:

• Rather than streaming try records or even an iPod.
• Rather than texting try calling someone.
• Rather than digital photography try film photography.

I’ve tried all the suggestions and I have to say I am better for it. Instead of an endless scroll and the ability to change songs on a whim I am now forced to listen to the 100 some odd songs on my iPod when I go for a hike. Instead of mindless texts I now call people and have conversations. Instead of having the ability to shoot 10000 photos on a memory card I now have to be mindful about the 12-36 photos I have on a spool of film. I also have to take the time to develop and wait for those photos.

In a world of instant gratification it’s great to take two steps back and practice patience and gratitude for the small things like photographs, songs and conversations.