Name: Does photographing a moment steal the experience from you?
Uploaded: 2020-01-23T15:58:39Z
Duration: 8 min 14 s
Description: When we witness something amazing, many of us instinctively pull out our phones and snap pictures. Is this obsession with photographing everything impacting our experiences? In a meditative talk, Erin Sullivan reflects on how being more intentional with her lens enhanced her ability to enjoy the moment -- and could help you do the same, too.

When we witness something amazing, many of us instinctively pull out our phones and snap pictures. Is this obsession with photographing everything impacting our experiences? In a meditative talk, Erin Sullivan reflects on how being more intentional with her lens enhanced her ability to enjoy the moment -- and could help you do the same, too.

Erin Sullivan: Does photographing a moment steal the experience from you?

Does photographing a moment steal the experience from you?

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At Uluru, respecting cultural sensitivities over photography invites deeper engagement with the land's history and people.

Intentional photography enhances experiences, shown by research linking enjoyment to personal not share-focused motives.