Does capturing the perfect photo rob you of the actual moment?
In short: In this meditative TED talk, Erin Sullivan explores whether our instinct to photograph amazing sights interferes with our ability to truly experience them.
Sullivan examines the tension between digital documentation and presence. She shares how adopting a more intentional approach to photography can actually deepen one's connection to a moment rather than detracting from it.
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