One of the only real fights I've ever had with my wife was over taking too many pictures. We'd arrive somewhere new, and the kid and I would be excited to see it and explore, only to get yelled at to stand this way or pose that way. I finally snapped and said we're done with photos, do what you want, I just keep the memories in my head anyways. That's completely true, but less clear as I get older, admittedly.

I feel bad because she takes great photos and I look forward to seeing them. I just hate when the photo becomes more important than the experience. How to balance this seems to be the point in question.