Forgotten Quote by Devendra Banhart
“I hate having my photograph taken and I try to keep that in mind when I'm photographing other people. But the best photos that I've taken are the ones when people have forgotten that I'm there. If I'm in a recording studio with a musician, for example, maybe I'm not photographing them in the middle of a take but I can just get that stolen moment of them resting and they glance over to me.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Rolling Stone Magazine, 2015
Best photos capture candid moments when subjects are unaware of the photographer, creating authenticity.
In simple terms: Candid shots feel authentic.
Key Takeaway
Seek unnoticed moments.
Themes
photography
authenticity
human connection
artistic observation
Mood
reflective
creative
Type
artistic
observational
When to use this quote
- Portrait sessions
- live concerts
- street photography
- studio shoots
Key Concepts
Candid photography
visual storytelling
presence
observer effect
Questions to Reflect On
- How does photographer presence affect subjects?
- When is invisibility most valuable?
A Different Perspective
Risk of missing key moments if too hidden.
