Not all that long ago we were using film thats resolution was close to 12 megapixels then digital cameras came out and we saw a monumental decline in quality (0.3mp) but it was accepted because there was no need to buy film anymore and its just so darn convenient. Now we are starting to leave point and shoot cameras and (even more disappointing) our DSLRs at home and opting for the tiny chipped camera in our phones. Im guilty of this too but carrying an iphone around opposed to a 7lb monster in most cases just makes sense. In the past I would often catch flack from my significant other for bringing my SLR everywhere. Although I can only imagine how awkward it was for her walking around with the tourist. Big camera, out of state college shirt, and cargos.
Think about the future when you come back to look at these photos with eighteen layers of filters on them and realize this faux-nostalgia that was trying to be created was just a fad. These photos are the best you are ever going to take. They record the nights out, birthday parties, graduations, your best friends from childhood college or onward. They capture the best and worst times you have ever had. In twenty years when you look back at them smiling at the memories you will wonder why the fuck you thought adding a faux Polaroid border or changing the hue to green was a good idea.
Preserve memories as you remember seeing them. Your future self will thank you.
