I believe entertainment can aspire to be art, and can become art, but if you set out to make art you're an idiot.
Steve MartinRead
No matter how much crap you gotta plow through to stay alive as a photographer, no matter how many bad assignments, bad days, bad clients, snotty subjects, obnoxious handlers, wigged-out art directors, technical disasters, failures of the mind, body, and will, all the shouldas, couldas, and wouldas that befuddle our brains and creep into our dreams, always remember to make room to shoot what you love. It's the only way to keep your heart beating as a photographer.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of pursuing your passion in photography despite challenges.
Joe McNally's quote highlights the inevitable struggles and frustrations that photographers face, such as difficult assignments and challenging clients. However, amidst these obstacles, he urges photographers to focus on what they love and to keep that passion alive, as it is essential for maintaining their creative spirit and enthusiasm for their work.
Themes
PhotographyPassionCreativityChallengesHeart
In practice
Example use cases
In a photography workshop, to inspire students who are struggling with assignments.
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