Anything can become a musical sound. The wind on telegraph wires is a great sound; get it into your machine and play it and it becomes interesting.
Hans ZimmerRead
I always considered, with every shoot, I was on trial; every time I pick up my camera and start out on the relationship, I am at degree zero. There is no coasting.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Every photo shoot is an opportunity to prove oneself and start anew, without any complacency.
Douglas Kirkland emphasizes the importance of approaching each photography session with a fresh perspective, as if starting from scratch. He likens each shoot to being on trial, suggesting that complacency has no place in the creative process, and that every moment spent behind the camera is an opportunity to redefine and challenge one's skills and artistic vision.
Themes
PhotographyCreativityArtistic ProcessChallengeFresh StartGrowth
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote during a photography workshop to inspire participants to embrace the learning process.
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