Accidents Quote by Ansel Adams
“A photograph is not an accident - is a concept. It exists at, or before, the moment of exposure of the negative.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Negative, 1948
Photography captures a decisive moment, a concept that exists at the instant of exposure.
In simple terms: A photo is a concept formed at the moment light hits the film.
Focus on the decisive instant when shooting.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- portrait sessions
- landscape shoots
- street photography
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you train yourself to recognize decisive moments?
- What role does intention play in framing a shot?
Requires technical skill to anticipate and capture that instant.