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Elliott Erwitt Quotes

My life has been quite interesting professionally Picture Quote #1

Be sure to take the lens cap off before photographing Picture Quote #1

After following the crowd for a while, I’d then go 180 degrees in the exact opposite direction. It always worked for me Picture Quote #1

Do what the client wants, not what you want Picture Quote #1

Photography is simply a function of noticing things Picture Quote #1

Making people laugh is one of the highest achievements you can have. And when you can make someone laugh and cry, alternatively, as Chaplin does - now that’s the highest of all personal achievements. I don’t know that I aim for it, but I recognize it as the supreme goal Picture Quote #1

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As a professional photographer I take photographs for other people to see - but I want them to see what I see. So I never assume that only a few people will appreciate what I do. At all times, the public should be able to understand what I’ve done, even if they don’t understand how I’ve done it Picture Quote #1

Good photography is not about Zone Printing or any other Ansel Adams nonsense. It’s just about seeing. You either see or you don’t see. The rest is academic. Photography is simply a function of noticing things. Nothing more Picture Quote #1

The main thing is to study pictures and stop listening to the pontifictaions of photographers. Photographers aren’t oracles of wisdom. If they’re good photographers, then take a good look at their pictures - what else do you need? Picture Quote #1

I wasn’t imposing my presence on anyone, which is very important for a would- be journalist. I stayed back. Always let people be themselves Picture Quote #1

Photography is an art of observation - it’s about creating something extraordinary out of the ordinary. You choose a frame and then wait until the right time for something magical to come along and fill it Picture Quote #1

Everybody’s got to do something... I’d been on my own since an early age and I thought I better find something to do to buy biscuits and stuff. From high school onwards I was earning my way with photography, one way or another, working in darkrooms and taking pictures of weddings, neighbors’ children and so on Picture Quote #1

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I don’t really have a favorite camera. I use a Leica and Canon a lot. It depends, especially professionally, on the requirements. But my carry-around camera is a Leica Picture Quote #1

To me, photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I’ve found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them Picture Quote #1

I’m an amateur photographer, apart from being a professional one, and I think maybe my amateur pictures are the better ones Picture Quote #1

I’m not a serious photographer like many of my contemporaries. That is to say, I am serious about not being serious Picture Quote #1

You can find pictures anywhere. It’s simply a matter of noticing things and organizing them. You just have to care about what’s around you and have a concern with humanity and the human comedy Picture Quote #1

Professionally I’ve evolved with what’s required, but the pictures I do for pleasure haven’t changed, except for the cars in the background, the clothing. I haven’t changed at all Picture Quote #1

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Covering a historic event is perfectly legitimate. It’s not sneaking into somebody’s boudoir... These people belong to history, and not to record that if you have the opportunity would be wrong Picture Quote #1

If you’ve got no responsibility and don’t have to generate a certain amount of cash each month, and can live on a shoestring, and are ambitious enough, then you might have a chance. You can be dedicated but that is no guarantee that you’ll make it. I rely on a hunch, a little luck, and some cunning Picture Quote #1

You don’t study photography, you just do it Picture Quote #1

I am serious about not being serious Picture Quote #1

Quality … has to do with intention Picture Quote #1

The best things happen when you just happen to be somewhere with a camera Picture Quote #1

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I’ve been around so long, most editors think I’m dead Picture Quote #1

If your subjects are eternal... they’ll survive Picture Quote #1

All of my marriages lasted seven years Picture Quote #1

A visual sense is something you either have or you don’t Picture Quote #1

You don’t study photography, you do it Picture Quote #1

You have to devote yourself totally to be successful at it Picture Quote #1

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My life has been quite interesting professionally (Elliott Erwitt Quotes) Be sure to take the lens cap off before photographing (Elliott Erwitt Quotes) After following the crowd for a while, I’d then go 180 degrees in the exact opposite direction. It always worked for me. (Elliott Erwitt Quotes) Do what the client wants, not what you want (Elliott Erwitt Quotes) Photography is simply a function of noticing things (Elliott Erwitt Quotes) Making people laugh is one of the highest achievements you can have. And when you can make someone laugh and cry, alternatively, as Chaplin does - now that’s the highest of all personal achievements. I don’t know that I aim for it, but I recognize it as the supreme goal (Elliott Erwitt Quotes) As a professional photographer I take photographs for other people to see - but I want them to see what I see. So I never assume that only a few people will appreciate what I do. At all times, the public should be able to understand what I’ve done, even if they don’t understand how I’ve done it (Elliott Erwitt Quotes) Good photography is not about Zone Printing or any other Ansel Adams nonsense. It’s just about seeing. You either see or you don’t see. The rest is academic. Photography is simply a function of noticing things. Nothing more (Elliott Erwitt Quotes) The main thing is to study pictures and stop listening to the pontifictaions of photographers. Photographers aren’t oracles of wisdom. If they’re good photographers, then take a good look at their pictures - what else do you need? (Elliott Erwitt Quotes) I wasn’t imposing my presence on anyone, which is very important for a would- be journalist. I stayed back. Always let people be themselves (Elliott Erwitt Quotes) Photography is an art of observation - it’s about creating something extraordinary out of the ordinary. You choose a frame and then wait until the right time for something magical to come along and fill it (Elliott Erwitt Quotes) Everybody’s got to do something... I’d been on my own since an early age and I thought I better find something to do to buy biscuits and stuff. From high school onwards I was earning my way with photography, one way or another, working in darkrooms and taking pictures of weddings, neighbors’ children and so on (Elliott Erwitt Quotes) I don’t really have a favorite camera. I use a Leica and Canon a lot. It depends, especially professionally, on the requirements. But my carry-around camera is a Leica (Elliott Erwitt Quotes) To me, photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I’ve found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them. (Elliott Erwitt Quotes) I’m an amateur photographer, apart from being a professional one, and I think maybe my amateur pictures are the better ones. (Elliott Erwitt Quotes) I’m not a serious photographer like many of my contemporaries. That is to say, I am serious about not being serious. (Elliott Erwitt Quotes) You can find pictures anywhere. It’s simply a matter of noticing things and organizing them. You just have to care about what’s around you and have a concern with humanity and the human comedy. (Elliott Erwitt Quotes) Professionally I’ve evolved with what’s required, but the pictures I do for pleasure haven’t changed, except for the cars in the background, the clothing. I haven’t changed at all. (Elliott Erwitt Quotes) Covering a historic event is perfectly legitimate. It’s not sneaking into somebody’s boudoir... These people belong to history, and not to record that if you have the opportunity would be wrong. (Elliott Erwitt Quotes) If you’ve got no responsibility and don’t have to generate a certain amount of cash each month, and can live on a shoestring, and are ambitious enough, then you might have a chance. You can be dedicated but that is no guarantee that you’ll make it. I rely on a hunch, a little luck, and some cunning. (Elliott Erwitt Quotes) You don’t study photography, you just do it (Elliott Erwitt Quotes) I am serious about not being serious (Elliott Erwitt Quotes) Quality … has to do with intention (Elliott Erwitt Quotes) The best things happen when you just happen to be somewhere with a camera (Elliott Erwitt Quotes) I’ve been around so long, most editors think I’m dead (Elliott Erwitt Quotes) If your subjects are eternal... they’ll survive (Elliott Erwitt Quotes) All of my marriages lasted seven years (Elliott Erwitt Quotes) A visual sense is something you either have or you don’t (Elliott Erwitt Quotes) You don’t study photography, you do it (Elliott Erwitt Quotes) You have to devote yourself totally to be successful at it (Elliott Erwitt Quotes)

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