Frank spoke about an experience of photographing a couple and being caught by the man. "Those are the difficult moments every photographer has to get over and get away with it and not be discouraged," he says. "Because if one is sensitive, it has an effect on you. So maybe it's better not to be sensitive as a photographer and just go on. Many photographers today have that but I never had that. I think it's nice to be sensitive as a photographer and maybe it's harder." Those are some wise words, and some to always keep in mind when capturing moments.
Frank never spoke about his subjects even when most of the country raved about The Americans. Everyone saw pictures in that book as relevant to their lives. Although this was the common view, Frank already moved on from his photography and made his first film.
Cole, Tom. "'Americans': The Book That Changed Photography." NPR. N.p., 13 Feb. 2009. Web. 4 Mar. 2013
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