The photographer, even in fashion and portraiture, has to have a standpoint. It's important to know what you stand for, no? Most people just take pictures, but they stand for nothing. They follow trends and don't know why.
Peter LindberghRead
I thought fashion was just the pretext to do images with lots of freedom and get them published in magazines. You could express your point of view, make statements about women and about what you believe in.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Fashion serves as a medium for self-expression and making statements about beliefs, particularly regarding women.
Peter Lindbergh's quote emphasizes the idea that fashion is not merely about clothing but is a powerful means of self-expression and artistic freedom. Through fashion, one can convey their perspective on societal issues, particularly those affecting women, and make impactful statements that resonate beyond mere aesthetics.
Themes
FashionArtExpressionFreedomBeliefsWomen
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about empowering women in creative industries, this quote can serve as a powerful reminder of the impact of fashion.
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All quotes →The most important part of fashion photography, for me, is not the models; it's not the clothes. It's that you are responsible for defining what a woman today is. That, I think, is my job.
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People think that it is important to learn by assisting the great photographers. I say that is a big mistake. Be happy; just learn from any little guy. Learn how to use the camera - you don't need anything else. You can't be taught the real skill anyway.
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If photographers are responsible for creating or reflecting an image of women in society, then, I must say, there is only one way for the future, and this is to define women as strong and independent. This should be the responsibility of photographers today: to free women, and finally everyone, from the terror of youth and perfection.
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Fashion photography should say something about the stability of a certain time you live in or what kind of women you like. The most interesting thing is not what they're wearing but who they are.
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