One should really use the camera as though tomorrow you'd be stricken blind.
Dorothea LangeRead
Photographers stop photographing a subject too soon before they have exhausted the possibilities.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Great photography requires patience and exploration to fully capture a subject's potential.
Dorothea Lange's quote emphasizes the importance of thoroughness and persistence in photography. It suggests that photographers often rush through capturing a subject, missing out on deeper, more poignant aspects that could transform their work. By encouraging photographers to fully explore the possibilities before concluding their session, Lange advocates for a more thoughtful and expansive approach to creativity, reminding us that the richness of a subject may take time and exploration to reveal.
Themes
PhotographyPatienceExplorationCreativitySubject
In practice
Example use cases
In a photography workshop, to inspire participants to explore every angle.
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