Photographer never took pictures of his children, finds apps stressful

Danish photographer Karsten Møller Hansen has never taken a picture of his own children, a decision rooted in his belief about the irreplaceable nature of human connection. Hansen finds the notion of using technology, particularly apps, to capture fleeting moments stressful, stating that such tools can induce headaches. He emphasizes the profound beauty that arises when people offer each other their complete and undivided attention. "We humans can do something so beautiful when we give each other our time and our total attention," he said. "There is no technology that can ever replace that. At least, I don't believe so." This perspective highlights a deliberate rejection of digital documentation in favor of present, mindful interaction. Hansen's stance suggests a critique of a society increasingly reliant on capturing experiences rather than fully living them. His work as a photographer, paradoxically, seems to be informed by an understanding of what he chooses not to capture in his personal life, valuing the ephemeral quality of shared moments over their digital preservation.

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We humans can do something so beautiful when we give each other our time and our total attention. There is no technology that can ever replace that. At least, I don't believe so.