I'm in the exact opposite camp. I carry a camera almost everywhere. But, that's the thing: I carry a single purpose device, and almost is the keyword here. There are times when I know my attention is needed elsewhere, and I'd never take that DSLR to my childbirth.

I absolutely love looking at the pictures and sharing them with family. My child is growing and I have a ton of pictures from different times of her life. I regret none of them. The failed ones as well.

Not only they remind me of the tiny beautiful things I saw and experienced, they have their own distinct look which I adore. And you get to do a lot of things: a friend asks you to photograph their handmade product. You get to take group photos at family gatherings which are than shared by everyone. And I'm nowhere near being a professional photographer.

So yeah, I encourage everyone to carry a camera everywhere.