Photos only capture a moment in time.

That sounds kind of cheesy, but it's true. Photos really do capture only a moment in time, one frame, which is why it's crucial to get the perfect shot.

V-J Day in Times Square, a photograph by Alfred Eisenstaedt

One famous photo comes to mind is V-J Day in Times Square by Alfred Eisenstaedt. Alfred described a joyous but chaotic scene in New York City, stating he didn't even have time to grab the couple's names or any details about who they were. That's what makes this photo so iconic. Alfred captured the intensity of happiness erupting from his environment, and this one frame became a lasting memory that gave viewers a glimpse of what it felt like to be an American service member at the close of World War 2. This one image can help someone who was not born at that time understand the relief, joy, love, and excitement the people in this photo are experiencing.

Not only does video capture 24, 60, 120, or more frames per second, but it also captures how people sound and move. It captures life in real time.

Life is short; none of us are immune to what all life brings: death. As a cinematographer, I've captured a handful of family occasions, and I can tell you firsthand that it's a gift to have videos of those I love who are no longer here. It's more than just looking at an old photo of them; I can hear them laughing, I can see them smiling, and I can see them exactly as I wish I could in real life. That, to me, is priceless.