At first glance a photograph can inform us. At second glance it can reach us.

- Minor White

When you approach something to photograph it, first be still with yourself until the object of your attention affirms your presence. Then don't leave…

- Minor White

No matter how slow the film, Spirit always stands still long enough for the photographer It has chosen.

- Minor White

I'm always mentally photographing everything as practice.

- Minor White

The development of a love of medium and a responsibility for one's own pictures is an overall goal.

- Minor White

Reaching a 'creative' state of mind thru positive action is considered preferable to waiting for 'inspiration'.

- Minor White

Photography is a language more universal than words.

- Minor White

One does not photograph something simply for 'what it is', but 'for what else it is.

- Minor White

When gifts are given to me through my camera, I accept them graciously.

- Minor White