I didn't take inspiration from other photographers, which in a way helped to find my own images.

- Peter Lindbergh

I remember how difficult it was to perform certain operations on gelatine prints. A few weeks ago I asked my gelatine printer at Picto, "Can you make…

- Peter Lindbergh

Photography gives you the opportunity to use your sensibility and everything you are to say something about and be part of the world around you. In t…

- Peter Lindbergh

I don't collect art at all. I'm fascinated by art. I receive a lot of presents. My house is full of things, but I am not a collector; it's just that …

- Peter Lindbergh

Your inspiration is better if it comes from many different sources and your sensibilities will transform all those influences and inspiration into yo…

- Peter Lindbergh

The discussion about whether photography is or isn't art is dated and of no interest. Your work makes you an artist, not your title.

- Peter Lindbergh

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 pic…

- Peter Lindbergh

My feeling is that for years now it has taken a much too big part in how women are being visually defined today. Heartless retouching should not be t…

- Peter Lindbergh

Isn't art about breaking rules, about challenging existing systems, isn't it about discovering meaning in things or situations before others see anyt…

- Peter Lindbergh