“The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera.”
What this quote means
Photography, according to Lange, is an educational tool that sharpens our vision. By framing, observing light, details, we learn to see the world with more acuity. This skill doesn't stop at the camera; it becomes a way of being, a permanent attention to beauty and nuances of life. Thus, the camera teaches us to perceive our surroundings, even without it.
How to apply it daily
Take a camera (or your phone) and photograph an ordinary subject from different angles. Notice details you've never seen before, then put the camera down and continue observing with the same attentive eyes.
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