It's about reacting to what you see, hopefully without preconception. You can find pictures anywhere. It's simply a matter of noticing things and org…

- Elliott Erwitt

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…

- Elliott Erwitt

I like things that have to do with what is real, elegant, well presented and without excessive style. In other words, just fine observation.

- Elliott Erwitt

If you're not a curious person, you're certainly not going to be a good photographer.

- Elliott Erwitt

I am serious about not being serious.

- Elliott Erwitt

All the technique in the world doesn't compensate for the inability to notice.

- Elliott Erwitt

The work I care about is terribly simple. I observe. I try to entertain. But above all I want my pictures to be emotional. Little else interests me i…

- Elliott Erwitt

Be sure to take the lens cap off before photographing.

- Elliott Erwitt

The best things happen when you just happen to be somewhere with a camera.

- Elliott Erwitt