Photography Quotes

Photography quotes can be really useful when looking for ideas and inspiration. These photography quotes are from some of the most famous photographers in the world that have over the years offered words of wisdom.

In my opinion all these photography quotes reveal the deeper meaning of each photographers art, they have stood the test of time are just as relevant in today’s digital photography world.

Ansell Adams – “Landscape photography is the supreme test of the photographer – and often the supreme disappointment.”

Bill Brandt – “It is part of the photographer’s job to see more intensely than most people do. He must have and keep in him something of the receptiveness of the child who looks at the world for the first time or of the traveler who enters a strange country.”

Dorothea Lange – “Where there is perhaps a province in which the photograph can tell us nothing more than what we see with our own eyes, there is another in which it proves to us how little our eyes permit us to see.”

Inspirational quote by Man Ray

I recently came across this inspirational quote by Man Ray that I thought I would share.

“Of course, there will always be those who look only at technique, who ask ‘how’, while others of a more curious nature will ask ‘why’. Personally, I have always preferred inspiration to information”. Man Ray

Influential Photographers – Top 5

Influential photographers have certainly played a part in the shaping of photography. I have always had an interest in the history of art and continue to draw strength from the endeavour, experimentation and creative approach of some of these influential photographers. Over the years I have developed a passion for many of them, looking at their influence on both the technical and artistic sides of photography.

Influential photographers – My Top 5

I have developed a passion for many early influential photographers over the years, looking at how their approach to both the technical and artistic sides of photography has influenced those who have followed. I have always had an interest in the history of art and continue to draw strength from the endeavour, experimentation and creative approach of the early pioneering influential photographers within photography.

It has proved to be very difficult to narrow my favourite influential photographers down to just five. They are in no particular order, that would have been too difficult. So here goes, maybe some of you will agree but I am pretty sure that many of you will disagree and have your own thoughts.

Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908 – 2004) Henry Cartier-Bresson was born in France and was amongst the most influential photographers of the twentieth century, he has been credited with the term ‘The decisive moment’. He was a co-founder of Magnum Photos, a Leica-wielding legend who only shot in black & white and never cropped his images. From his many books Paris à vue d’oeil is my favourite, many of the images can be viewed at Magnum Photos.

Robert Doisneau (1912 – 1994) French photographer Robert Doisneau is best known for his street photographs of his much loved Paris, France. The ultimate street photographer, he spent his time capturing ‘the ordinary gestures of ordinary people in ordinary situations’. For a full biography, images and books see Robert Doiseneau.

Edward Weston (1886 – 1958) Edward Weston was born in Chicago 1886 and quickly became one of the most innovative and influential photographers of the twentieth century. Many photographers have been influenced by his experiments using shape, form and light and much of his photography is still as relevant today. To find out more about Edward Weston and see examples of his work visit the Edward Weston website

Elliott Erwitt (1928 -) ‘After following the crowd for a while, I’d then go 180 degrees in the exact opposite direction. It always worked for me, but then again, I’m very lucky’, this quote by Elliott Erwitt sums up perfectly his approach to photography. An advertising and documentary photographer best known for his black and white candid shots. To see more of his work see Elliott Erwitt

Paul Strand (1890 – 1976) Born in New York in 1890 Paul Strand was an early associate of, and strongly influenced by Alfred Stieglitz, he was a photographic pioneer and worked with both still and moving imagery throughout much of his long career. His book Tir A’Mhurain: The Outer Hebrides of Scotland is amongst my favourite photography books of all time, it gives a photographic account of his journey through the Outer Hebrides and his connection with the location and its people. For further information on Paul Strand see The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Three Photographers you should know

Photographers you should know.

Photography is often the art of the anonymous as we rarely know who was on the other side of the camera. We can all name a few bits of famous photographs, such as that one Time Square picture or the one of the iron workers sitting above a city, but for the most part we don’t spend much time focusing on the history of the medium as an art form. By understanding influential artists, it can have a big impact on how we see photography and inspire new ideas, so here are three photographers you should know who’s influence is recognized worldwide.

Henri Cartier-Bresson

Though the name may not be as familiar, Cartier-Bresson was a giant in the development of modern photography. He is considered to be one of the forefathers of photojournalism and spent most of his adult life on assignment magazines like Life. Daring and fearless, Henri Cartier-Bresson captured images from some of the most volatile environments in history like the liberation of Paris in WWII, the Spanish Civil War and the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi.

Famous Photography by Henri Cartier Bresson: The Decisive Moment

Alfred Stieglitz

If you’ve ever taken a photography class, the chances are good that you recognize this name. Stieglitz was married to Georgia O’Keeffe, a legend in her own right, and many of his most iconic images center around her. He was responsible for forcing photography into the public view as a valid art form, which he accomplished through innovative exhibits organized around the country. Stieglitz was known as the father of pictorialism. Pictorialism is where the significance of the picture is more about the way in which the photographer manipulated the image than about the importance of the subject.

Famous Photography by Alfred Stieglitz- The Terminal

Larry Burrows

Larry Burrows is a legend among photojournalists. He was often referred to as the man who went off to war with “film in his socks,” Burrows is best known for his photo coverage of the Vietnam war for Life magazine. His pictures were some of the most iconic and emotionally charged images to come out of the region and gave the public a view into the conflict. Sadly, Burrows was killed in the conflict when his helicopter was shot down but his images have lived on as well as his tales of heroic actions like carrying soldiers to safety and rescuing civilians.

Famous Photography by Larry Burrows – One Ride with Yankee Papa 13

Whenever we work in an art medium, it is important to remember the people who came before us and the contributions they made. These 3 photographers have had an enormous impact on the validity and importance of photography as an art form. You should check out biographies or photo collections by each of these artists as viewing amazing and famous photography can often lead to great new paths.

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Photographer Paul Strand – Photography

Photographer Paul Strand has been featured in one of the books in The Aperture Masters of Photography series. This book gives a fascinating insight to the life and works of one of the greatest photographers of the twentieth century, it includes a selection of his photographs, a brief chronology of his life and an excellent bibliography.

“The artist’s world is limitless. It can be found anywhere, far from where he lives or a few feet away. It is always on his doorstep.” Photographer Paul Strand

Paul Strand Photography BookPhotographer Paul Strand (October 16, 1890 – March 31, 1976) was an American photographer and filmmaker who, along with fellow modernist photographers like Alfred Stieglitz and Edward Weston, helped establish photography as an art form in the 20th century. His diverse body of work, spanning six decades, covers numerous genres and subjects throughout the Americas, Europe and Africa.

To read more about Paul Strand and admire his photographic work visit the Getty Museum.

Jacques Henri Lartigue advice to photographers

1) Never, never be lazy.

2) Know how to eat well; the right foods in small quantities.

3) Know how to sleep well; the sleep that comes after a good day’s work.

4) Know how to appreciate, really appreciate, any good art.

5) Know how to enjoy silence, as well as good music.

6) Open your ears to the ideas and suggestions of God.

7) Love God.

Jacques-Henri Lartigue – Jacques Henri Lartigue’s advice to young photographers

John Paul Caponigro – Inspiring Photographer

John Paul Caponigro – Illuminating Creativity, is one of the most creative visual artists working today.

Dedicated to fostering the growth of creativity in others, he exhibits, writes, lectures, and teaches seminars and digital photography workshops. Inspiring conscientious creative interaction, his life’s work is a call to connection with our natural world, with each other, and with ourselves.

This site will answer all of your questions about John Paul Caponigro – who, what, where, when, how, and why. You can also explore a web of connections to the other individuals and communities he interacts with.

To be inspired visit the website of John Paul Caponigro

Vivian Maier – Top street photographer

Vivian Maier, the amazing story of a Chicago nanny who took more than 100,000 photos during her lifetime but never showed them to anyone. Now that Vivian Maier has gone and her photos have been discovered, some say she may rank among the top street photographers of the 20th century.

Source : Full story – WTTW Chicago Tonight

A fascinating new website has been set up to showcase some of her street photography work, please visit one of the top street photographers for further information on this fascinating photo history discovery.

Top 10 Ansel Adams quotations

Ansel Adams quotations, the American photographer was a great exponent of black and white photography of the American West with a justly deserved reputation for stunning high quality work.

Here is my Top 10 list of Ansel Adams quotations, they are in no particular order though the first one is my favourite which unfortunately is still as true today as it was then.

1. It is horrifying that we have to fight our own government to save the environment.
2. A great photograph is a full expression of what one feels about what is being photographed in the deepest sense and is, thereby, a true expression of what one feels about life in its entirety.
3. Landscape photography is the supreme test of the photographer – and often the supreme disappointment.
4. I tried to keep both arts alive, but the camera won. I found that while the camera does not express the soul, perhaps a photograph can!
5. Dodging and burning are steps to take care of mistakes God made in establishing tonal relationships.
6. In my mind’s eye, I visualize how a particular… sight and feeling will appear on a print. If it excites me, there is a good chance it will make a good photograph. It is an intuitive sense, an ability that comes from a lot of practice.
7. A good photograph is knowing where to stand.
8. No man has the right to dictate what other men should perceive, create or produce, but all should be encouraged to reveal themselves, their perceptions and emotions, and to build confidence in the creative spirit.
9. It is my intention to present – through the medium of photography – intuitive observations of the natural world which may have meaning to the spectators.
10. Millions of men have lived to fight, build palaces and boundaries, shape destinies and societies; but the compelling force of all times has been the force of originality and creation profoundly affecting the roots of human spirit.

Hope you have enjoyed these Ansel Adams quotations. Please leave your favourite Ansel Adams quote in the comment box.