You find that you have to do many things, more than just lift up the camera and shoot, and so you get involved in it in a very physical way. You may find that the picture you want to do can only be made from a certain place, and you're not there, so you have to physically go there. And that participation may spur you on to work harder on the thing, . . . because in the physical change of position you start seeing a whole different relationship.
Always wait for the trigger. The trigger is the final part of the puzzle, the reason you want to shoot. - Jay Maisel
Always wait for the trigger. The trigger is the final part of the puzzle, the reason you want to shoot.
- Jay Maisel
If the light is great in front of you, you should turn around and see what it is doing behind you. - Jay Maisel
If the light is great in front of you, you should turn around and see what it is doing behind you.
If you are out there shooting, things will happen for you. If you're not out there, you'll only hear about it. - Jay Maisel
If you are out there shooting, things will happen for you. If you're not out there, you'll only hear about it.
Always carry a camera, it's tough to shoot a picture without one. - Jay Maisel
Always carry a camera, it's tough to shoot a picture without one.
If you want to make more interesting pictures, become a more interesting person. - Jay Maisel
If you want to make more interesting pictures, become a more interesting person.
If you're not shooting in the right direction, it doesn't matter how well you're shooting. - Jay Maisel
If you're not shooting in the right direction, it doesn't matter how well you're shooting.
Gesture will survive whatever kind of light you have. Gesture can triumph over anything because of its narrative content. - Jay Maisel
Gesture will survive whatever kind of light you have. Gesture can triumph over anything because of its narrative content.
When we are given gifts, we must be quick and able to accept them. - Jay Maisel
When we are given gifts, we must be quick and able to accept them.
The pictures are everywhere. If you're open, they will find you. - Jay Maisel
The pictures are everywhere. If you're open, they will find you.
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