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By Rimsha Ashraf Published 3 years ago 3 min read

In today's digital age, it might seem odd that people still click and develop photos. However, there are a number of reasons why this practice is still alive and well.

One reason is the sentimental value of physical photos. There's something special about holding a printed photo in your hand, flipping through a photo album, or attaching a favorite snapshot to your fridge. Physical photos can take us back to a moment in time and evoke fond memories.

Another reason is the permanence of physical photos. Digital photos are subject to corruption or loss due to hard drive failures, computer viruses, or accidental deletion. But a printed photo can be safely stored as a backup to ensure it's always there to reference.

Additionally, some people prefer the creative control and tactile experience of developing their own photos. The process of selecting the type of paper, adjusting the exposure or contrast, and watching a photo slowly come to life in a developing tray is a satisfyingly hands-on experience.

Lastly, for photographers, printing theirIn today's digital age, it might seem odd that people still click and develop photos. However, there are a number of reasons why this practice is still alive and well.

One reason is the sentimental value of physical photos. There's something special about holding a printed photo in your hand, flipping through a photo album, or attaching a favorite snapshot to your fridge. Physical photos can take us back to a moment in time and evoke fond memories.

Another reason is the permanence of physical photos. Digital photos are subject to corruption or loss due to hard drive failures, computer viruses, or accidental deletion. But a printed photo can be safely stored as a backup to ensure it's always there to reference.

Additionally, some people prefer the creative control and tactile experience of developing their own photos. The process of selecting the type of paper, adjusting the exposure or contrast, and watching a photo slowly come to life in a developing tray is a satisfyingly hands-on experience.

Lastly, for photographers, printing theirIn today's digital age, it might seem odd that people still click and develop photos. However, there are a number of reasons why this practice is still alive and well.

One reason is the sentimental value of physical photos. There's something special about holding a printed photo in your hand, flipping through a photo album, or attaching a favorite snapshot to your fridge. Physical photos can take us back to a moment in time and evoke fond memories.

Another reason is the permanence of physical photos. Digital photos are subject to corruption or loss due to hard drive failures, computer viruses, or accidental deletion. But a printed photo can be safely stored as a backup to ensure it's always there to reference.

Additionally, some people prefer the creative control and tactile experience of developing their own photos. The process of selecting the type of paper, adjusting the exposure or contrast, and watching a photo slowly come to life in a developing tray is a satisfyingly hands-on experience.

Lastly, for photographers, printing theirIn today's digital age, it might seem odd that people still click and develop photos. However, there are a number of reasons why this practice is still alive and well.

One reason is the sentimental value of physical photos. There's something special about holding a printed photo in your hand, flipping through a photo album, or attaching a favorite snapshot to your fridge. Physical photos can take us back to a moment in time and evoke fond memories.

Another reason is the permanence of physical photos. Digital photos are subject to corruption or loss due to hard drive failures, computer viruses, or accidental deletion. But a printed photo can be safely stored as a backup to ensure it's always there to reference.

Additionally, some people prefer the creative control and tactile experience of developing their own photos. The process of selecting the type of paper, adjusting the exposure or contrast, and watching a photo slowly come to life in a developing tray is a satisfyingly hands-on experience.

Lastly, for photographers, printing their

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Rimsha Ashraf

good life ..be the best believe in your self proud Pakistani Allhumdulillah be natural be who you are

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