One should really use the camera as though tomorrow you'd be stricken blind.
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It is not enough to photograph the obviously picturesque.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True art goes beyond just capturing beauty; it reveals deeper truths.
Dorothea Lange's quote emphasizes that photography should not merely focus on beautiful or aesthetically pleasing subjects. Instead, it suggests that artists and photographers should seek to capture the deeper, often overlooked aspects of their subjects, which can tell more significant stories and express profound emotions, transcending mere appearances.
Themes
PhotographyArtTruthPerspectiveBeauty
In practice
Example use cases
During a lecture on artistic photography, you might want to use this quote to illustrate the importance of depth in art.
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