I think everything can be painted because painting can change reality; but everything cannot be photographed and the photographer often comes home empty-handed, with images which (often) have a documentary interest, but which rarely go further than that. One has to be completely available, very tenacious and admit that many subjects won't give any results... and a miracle sometimes happens, without warning.
I feel concerned by what happens in the world.... I don't want to merely document; I want to know why a certain thing disturbs or attracts me and how… - Martine Franck
I feel concerned by what happens in the world.... I don't want to merely document; I want to know why a certain thing disturbs or attracts me and how…
- Martine Franck
A photograph is not necessarily a lie, but it isn't the truth either. It's more like a fleeting, subjective impression. - Martine Franck
A photograph is not necessarily a lie, but it isn't the truth either. It's more like a fleeting, subjective impression.
I think I was shy as a young woman and realized that photography was an ideal way of expressing myself, of telling people what was going on without h… - Martine Franck
I think I was shy as a young woman and realized that photography was an ideal way of expressing myself, of telling people what was going on without h…
I think everything can be painted because painting can change reality; but everything cannot be photographed and the photographer often comes home em… - Martine Franck
I think everything can be painted because painting can change reality; but everything cannot be photographed and the photographer often comes home em…
My grandfather killed himself falling off the dike in Ostend while photographing my two cousins. This can happen so easily when looking through a len… - Martine Franck
My grandfather killed himself falling off the dike in Ostend while photographing my two cousins. This can happen so easily when looking through a len…
What I like so much about photography is precisely the moment that cannot be anticipated; one must be constantly on the alert, ready to acclaim the u… - Martine Franck
What I like so much about photography is precisely the moment that cannot be anticipated; one must be constantly on the alert, ready to acclaim the u…
Photography came as a substitute. I was painfully shy and found talking to people difficult; a camera in hand gave me a function, a reason to be some… - Martine Franck
Photography came as a substitute. I was painfully shy and found talking to people difficult; a camera in hand gave me a function, a reason to be some…
A photograph isn't necessarily a lie, but nor is it the truth. It's more of a fleeting, subjective impression. What I most like about photography is … - Martine Franck
A photograph isn't necessarily a lie, but nor is it the truth. It's more of a fleeting, subjective impression. What I most like about photography is …
I was very ill at ease with people in social situations, and I realized that if I photographed I wouldn't have to chat. - Martine Franck
I was very ill at ease with people in social situations, and I realized that if I photographed I wouldn't have to chat.
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