The head of the photographer is more important than his camera
Interpretation
The creativity and vision of the photographer outweigh the technical quality of the equipment used.
This quote emphasizes the idea that the photographer's artistic mindset and skills are more crucial in capturing meaningful images than the gear they possess. It suggests that while technology can enhance photography, it is ultimately the vision and expression of the artist that brings a photograph to life.
In practice
In a photography workshop, one might use this quote to inspire participants to focus on their creative vision rather than just their equipment.
Of the thousands of people, celebrated and unknown, who have sat before my camera, I am often asked who was the most difficult subject, or the easiest, or which picture is my favorite. This last question is like asking a mother which child she likes the most
When you ask a person to jump, his attention is mostly directed toward the act of jumping and the mask falls so that the real person appears.
The word "photography" can be interpreted as "writing with light" or "drawing with light." Some photographers are producing beautiful photographs by drawing with light.. Some other photographers are trying to tell something with their photographs. They are writing with light.
I make the woman look at the camera as a symbol of all the eyes that will see the picture I am making.
I drifted into photography like one drifts into prostitution. First I did it to please myself, then I did it to please my friends, and eventually I did it for the money.
In a jump, the subject, in a sudden burst of energy, overcomes gravity. He cannot simultaneously control his expressions, his facial and his limb muscles. The mask falls. The real self becomes visible. One only has to snap it with the camera.
The fairy poet takes a sheet Of moonbeam, silver white; His ink is dew from daisies sweet, His pen a point of light.
I can write a poem in 10 minutes. I like writing songs; I can write songs in 5 or 10 minutes. My concentration seems very short.
My job in this life is to give people spiritual ecstasy through music. In my concerts people cry, laugh, dance. If they climaxed spiritually, I did my job. I did it decently and honestly.
Who knows if the moon's / a balloon, coming out of a keen city / in the sky - filled with pretty people?
First of all there is always that artistic challenge of creating something. Or the particular experience to take slum life in that period and make something out of it in the form of a book. And then I felt some kind of responsibility to my family.
I am still a journeyman actor and a peace and justice activist. I'm a pilgrim trying to win my freedom and serve as best I can in the time I have, with this gift I've been given.
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