fujikko Shares | Memories Don’t Have to Be Perfect | SONY α7 III | Knowledge #264

Equipped with a 35mm full-frame back-illuminated CMOS sensor with approximately 24.2 megapixels, the SONY α7 III enables high-sensitivity, high-quality photography. Its 693-point phase-detection AF and 425-point contrast AF ensure fast and precise focusing. With 5-axis image stabilization, this versatile camera excels in a wide range of shooting scenarios.

“Please don’t take pictures today,” my son said one day. Feeling a little sad, I put my camera down.

Without the camera I usually carry instinctively, the day felt incomplete, as if something was missing.

But on the way home, my son quietly said, “I actually wanted you to take pictures.”
When I asked why, he replied, “If you don’t take them, we can’t look back on them or show them to Grandma and Grandpa.”

Then he added, “Thank you for always taking pictures.” Hearing those words filled my heart.
Capturing daily life in photos isn’t just about recording moments—it’s also a way of showing kindness by sharing those moments with others.

What matters most to me isn’t whether the composition is perfect or the focus is sharp.

In fact, even if the focus is slightly off, the raw emotions and energy of children running around often resonate more deeply when you look back at the photos later.

You can press the shutter without looking through the viewfinder, and you can take photos while running alongside your kids.

That’s why I run, lie down, and laugh with them while taking pictures.
When I’m having fun, my son smiles too, and that joy is reflected in the photos.

Photos capture more than just expressions—they capture the atmosphere and emotions of the moment.

And for someone like me, who tends to carry a lot, the compactness of the SONY α7 III is perfect.
It’s a reliable companion that fits seamlessly into my daily life.

Photography is about taking pictures, but for me, it’s also a way to be present.
While holding a camera can create distance, it can also bring me closer to my child’s heart through the lens.

Children’s “now” passes by so quickly. That’s why I want to capture it gently and lovingly.

It doesn’t have to be perfect or polished.

As long as the time and emotions of that moment are preserved in the form of a photo, that’s enough for me.

Being thanked by my son through photography was the happiest moment I’ve ever experienced.
Remembering those words gives me the courage to press the shutter.

Moving forward, I want to continue capturing photos filled with love, quietly observing my children’s “now” and connecting with their emotions.

Because imperfect memories are often the most beautiful records of all.