That parent ‘tool’ called Camera

Probably an indispensable tool that most parents (particularly new ones) have is the camera. From the moment a couple discovers that they are on the way to parenthood, it becomes quite compelling to get one.

I guess a common ‘justification’ for getting this ‘tool’ is for the documentation of their child’s life. A lot of families start by capturing moments when the unborn baby makes his/her presence felt by building up the mother’s tummy. Photos of the baby’s first moments outside of the womb is definitely a highlight of a parent-photographer’s folio.

The value of these photos labeled as ‘priceless’ is probably understated. As a personal experience, we have seen our children’s eyes glow when they learn how we treasure their photos throughout the years. I’m sure even we x-generation people still appreciate our parents (who may or may not have actually ‘owned’ a camera) for attempting to salvage our time tested photos in huge albums or boxes.

Yeah, it’s just a camera… but it’s a parent tool that does more than just taking snaps.