When you look back in time, you’ll notice an often confusing web of relationships with seemingly unrelated things. Charles Panati, in his book Extraordinary Origins of Everyday Things, writes about the development of photographic film and it's relationship to, of all things, ivory.
Faded Memories
Standing Out In a Commodity World
Look back on the statistics today. With a society that pumps out over a trillion images a year, it’s hard to argue that they all have value. Not just economic value - that’s not the point. What is the emotional value of your images? If you’re a professional, this economic value translates into dollars - for the hobbyist, adding value to your images makes them stand out in a crowded field. You’ll win contests and get the recognition you deserve.