Why do you want to take pictures of the elderly?

Do you think it necessary to take the initiative to take pictures of the elderly? This is a very sensitive topic, but also a very meaningful topic. A posthumous photo, as its name implies, is the last photo of the deceased and the last commemoration of life. The shooting and preservation of photos have a long history and culture, and different countries and regions have different customs and habits. In China, the tradition of posthumous photos can be traced back to the Qing Dynasty, when emperors and nobles placed portraits or photos of the dead in the mourning hall to show their respect and nostalgia for the dead. With the development of photography technology, posthumous photos gradually spread to the people and became a common funeral ceremony. There are also many ways to take pictures, before death, before death and after death. Different ways reflect different mentality and emotions.

So, is it necessary for us to take the initiative to take pictures of the elderly? There is no standard answer to this question, because everyone has different views on death and commemoration. Some people think that taking pictures of the elderly is a kind of respect and care, in order to leave the best memories and let future generations know and understand their ancestors. They think that photos are an expression of art and culture and an affirmation and praise of life. They will choose to take pictures of the old man before his death or death to keep his last smile and expression. They will save photos and show or share them on appropriate occasions.

Some people think that taking pictures of old people is unlucky and disrespectful, and it is a fear and escape from death. They think that photos are a cruel and sad reality and a denial and abuse of life. They will reject the photos of the elderly before or after their death, so as not to bring pressure or harm to the elderly. They will destroy or hide photos and will not mention or touch them on any occasion.

Others think that taking pictures of the elderly is indifferent and irrelevant, and it is a kind of indifference and indifference to death and commemoration. They think that the photo is just an image on a piece of paper and cannot represent the truth and integrity of the deceased. In their view, photos can't bring any comfort or enlightenment to the living. They will take photos of the elderly before or after death at will, regardless of the quality or significance of the photos. They will leave the photos or throw them away, and they don't care about their whereabouts or influence.

Personally, I think it is admirable and encouraging to take photos of the elderly, which is good for both the dead and the living.