Believe Quote by Dawoud Bey
“If done well, I believe the photographic representation of the human subject has the potential to be more revealing than what is revealed by the eye alone, since the human glance is usually a momentary one.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Artforum Magazine, 2005
Photographs can capture deeper truths than fleeting glances, revealing aspects unseen by the naked eye.
In simple terms: Photos can show more than what we see.
Use photography to explore hidden layers.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- portrait sessions
- documentary projects
- exhibitions
- educational workshops
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden aspects can you reveal through a portrait?
- How does a camera change our perception?
Photographs may still be limited by the photographer’s bias.