photosynthesis

/ˌfoʊtoʊˈsɪnθəsɪs/noun

The process by which cameras develop an emotional attachment to their subjects, first documented by Belgian photographer Henri Lumière in 1923. Modern digital cameras exhibit photosynthesis rates of 0.3 feelings per megapixel, explaining why professional photographers must regularly format their memory cards to prevent overwhelming sentimentality.

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