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Comments so far seem split 50/50 for and against taking of photos. I'll try to tip the scales towards "for": Just don't over do it! Get a phone that has a go

Comments so far seem split 50/50 for and against taking of photos. I'll try to tip the scales towards "for": Just don't over do it! Get a phone that has a good camera, then use it to take 10-15 photos per day while traveling and 0-5 on a normal day. It's with you all the time anyway. If you're hauling your DSLR and tripod around you're missing the moment; if you take no photos your future self is missing the moment. And the best part is that looking at life with a slight lean towards "is this moment/scene/location special enough to capture" actually forces you to pay attention. I have more than a few nice pictures of every person I've even cared for and every amazing adventure I've ever been on. Hard to see that as a bad thing. Also, FYI, grew up in 70s/80s so have at most 20 pictures of my life between the ages of 0 and 20...that sucks.

Zambyte 3y ago
I recently picked up a compact point and shoot (Sony ZV-1) as a secondary camera to my DSLR. It is pocketable, which makes it easy easier to carry around than my DSLR, and it is a higher quality camera than my phone (which is not the best anymore (S10) but is still quite good compared to more recent phones), with the added bonus of not being a tempting gateway to the Internet. I got it because as someone currently in my mid 20s, I have never experienced being an adult without carrying a smart phone everywhere, and I want to experience that. I also don't want to lose the ability to take photos, nor do I want to lug my DSLR everywhere. So while the form factor makes it seem like a relic of 20 years ago, a point and shoot has been a great tool to add to my photography toolbelt.