Is it necessary to take pictures of old people?

Taking pictures of the elderly is a very special form of photography, which records the last day and the last stage of the elderly's life and is also a permanent memorial to their families. Some people think that old people need a photo when they reach a certain age, which helps their families remember it. But at the same time, some people think that this is unnecessary and that it is a premature way to face death. The following will discuss whether it is necessary to take the initiative to take pictures of the elderly from the following aspects:

1. Pay attention to age and health.

When the elderly are old or in poor health, we can consider taking pictures of them. Because this means that we can best record the time that the elderly can bear, so that family members can relieve their sadness and warm their memories in the later days. This also applies to the elderly who are terminally ill or receiving hospice care. Taking pictures of the elderly at this time is out of respect and concern.

2. Embrace the natural process of life

Even if you don't plan to take pictures of the old people, time will pass quickly after all. Everyone doesn't want their relatives and close friends to leave this world, but this is the natural law of life. Facing death, respecting the natural process and accepting death is a turning point in life, which is also very important for family members. Instead of thinking anxiously all the time, we should choose to experience the whole process more actively.

3. Different family backgrounds

In some families, it is common to take pictures of the elderly. It is natural for these families to have different cultural traditions. In some other families, this may not be recognized and may be considered inappropriate or unnecessary. Therefore, each family should decide whether to take pictures of the elderly according to their own values and beliefs.

To sum up, taking pictures of the elderly should be based on specific conditions. For the elderly who are older or in poor health, this may be a good practice, which can help their families to alleviate their sadness in the future and keep happy memories. However, in some families, this practice may not be very common, or even so, because different cultural traditions or social backgrounds have different general concepts. Finally, every family should make an independent decision on its own cultural traditions and values.