Go Ahead and Smile. Please.

In Lenore Skenazy's "Don't Smile for the Camera," the essence of American photography is viciously and  unfairly attacked. Skenazy argues that photo albums today are basically lies. She says that, because we choose to photograph and record memories that are generally happy, we are leaving out the memories that portray "real life." Well, I have some news for her- NOBODY CARES ABOUT REAL LIFE! REAL LIFE IS BORING! Have you ever seen a movie that shows a person go through his or her daily routine at work, detailing every second of every thing he or she does? NO! Because that would be the most boring, long, and pointless movie of all time. And if it has already been made-no wonder I haven't heard of it! It probably sucks! Skenazy argues that  "Kodak moments" are unreliable in portraying truths about life. I, for one, am thankful for this fact. If I had someone following me, taking pictures all the time, I would get really angry. After the third or fourth shot of me scratching my crotch or picking my nose, I would simply steal the camera and destroy it! I am glad that the custom is to put flattering or happy memories inside of photo albums. Otherwise, I would have zero friends. Much less a girlfriend. I would be about as desirable as that dog that one all those "Ugly Dog" competitions.
Sure, we don't have any pictures of "real life," but do we even really want any? I'd much rather see my loved ones and remember them happy and healthy, than to see them sickly and dying.
My personal opinions aside, Skenazy mainly uses pathos to develop her ideas. First, she uses a very informal style, probably to make an immediate connection with her readers. By establishing a kind of "relationship" with her audience, she removes herself from a pedestal, and tries to attain level ground with them. That way, they are more likely to relate to her, and therefore, to believe her argument. In her friendly and informal dialogue with her readers, she uses humor to develop her argument. Skenazy's intended audience is probably just an everyday person, which explains why she uses such an informal style in her writing.
While I disagree with the main point of this article, the argument is well developed and the devices used are used effectively and efficiently. Also, many people will find it very entertaining and somewhat heart-warming.