Are These Just for Instagram… or Meant to Last?
The days of developing film came and went, but little did we (millennials, I’m lowkey looking at you) know that social media would quickly become one of the main ways we experience photography. It’s no longer just about checking off your annual family photos, coordinated outfits, studio backdrops, and those classic poses we all remember. And if you were lucky, maybe you got a slightly upgraded version… a painted landscape, a fake tree, maybe even a squirrel or two tucked into the background. Times have changed, and like most creatives, we’ve learned to embrace it (maybe a little hesitantly). Trends evolve, styles shift, and we adapt. Because if we don’t, we risk getting left behind. However, it does beg the question: Are photos even meant to be framed anymore?
As we scroll through Instagram or watch a viral moment on TikTok, we’re constantly taking in imagery built for movement—blur, grain, bold edits, curated storytelling, perfectly arranged carousels. It’s captivating, creative, and honestly… really beautiful. But how much of it actually makes it onto your walls at home? To be clear, this isn’t a dig at trends, creatives, or clients who simply want photos for the moment. Social media has become a space to share life, express creativity, and stay connected. In many ways, it’s our modern-day journal. But as a photographer, I’ve found myself coming back to the same thought: Both can exist. And they should.
What you see on Instagram is often a highlight, a glimpse into the feeling of a session, the moments that stood out, the story I wanted to tell. It’s curated, intentional, and yes… sometimes my inner perfectionist takes over making sure everything flows just right. But your full gallery? That’s where everything lives, including the truth of who you paid and entrusted with your memories.
The quiet moments. The in-between glances. The images that feel timeless. The ones that don’t just look good on a screen, but feel right in your hands, on your walls, in your home. Before we even begin, I take time to understand what matters most to you, what you’re drawn to, what you want to remember, and how you want your story to feel. I love the creative, the movement, the artistry… but I’ll always pause and say: “Okay, let’s get our classic portraits!”
Because long after the trends fade and the posts are forgotten,
these are the images that stay.
The ones you pass by every day.
The ones that quietly become part of your home, your story, your life…
Not just something to post, but something to hold onto.
