Of course I enjoy reminiscing over personal photos, and of course I am amazed at the scenes captured by professional photographers. But for me, it never felt particularly valuable to take photos. On one hand, I lacked the knowledge and experience required to take quality photos. This was a deficiency of both technical skill and artistic vision. On the other hand, I felt that taking photos detracted from the moment, that my experiences turned into documentation, that I couldn't fully enjoy my environment or the people around me when I was focused on when and where to take the next picture.
After taking beginner's photography classes, I am far more interested in taking the photos. I didn't learn anything I couldn't have found online, which serves as both a reminder that information is easily accessible to those that look and a lesson that accessible information goes unnoticed until you get out and do something that brings it to life.
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