As an amateur you have an advantage over photographers - you can do as you wish... This should make amateurs the happiest of photographers..

Before you shoot an irresistible subject, mute all your senses except sight to find out how much is left for the camera to record..

Experience has shown that the more fascinating the subject, the less observant the photographer..

Unless a subject interests me, I'll pass it over and save my film for better things..

Every successful photograph, except for lucky shots, begins with an idea and a plan. The more precisely a photographer knows what it is he wishes to ….