The best camera is the one you have with you.
Jay MaiselRead
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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Creating art requires physical involvement and exploration to capture the desired image.
Jay Maisel emphasizes that photography is not just about the act of clicking a camera, but also about the journey and effort needed to find the perfect shot. It involves physically immersing oneself in different locations to discover distinct perspectives, which can enhance one's creativity and understanding of the art form.
Themes
PhotographyCreationExplorationPerspectiveArt
In practice
Example use cases
During a photography workshop, the instructor quoted Jay Maisel to encourage students to explore their surroundings more physically.
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