Eye candy is the wrong phrase. I just like to look at him. He has a sound, but also a look. I look at him on the internet, on record sleeves, sometimes on the stage (3 times and counting). When I look at Sufjan Stevens in my mind’s eye, what do I see? I see press shots, live shots and behind-the-scenes shots. I see a face for the ages.

Ten of Sufjan Stevens’ most ephemeral photographic moments:

#1 The tough guy attitude

#2 The wings

#3 The banjo

#4 The tie

#5 The wallpaper

#6 The cowboy hat

#7 The electro aesthetic 

#8 The cheer squad 

#9 The hobby

#10 The mask