We do not make photographs with our cameras. We make them with our minds, with our hearts, with our ideas.
Arnold NewmanRead
We don't take photographs with our cameras, we take them with our hearts and our minds. They are a reflection of ourselves...wha t we are and what we think.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Photography is more about personal expression than the technical act of capturing images.
Arnold Newman's quote emphasizes that photography transcends mere technical skills. It is an expression of our innermost thoughts, feelings, and perspectives, serving as a canvas through which we reveal our identity and interpretations of the world around us.
Themes
PhotographyArtSelf-ExpressionIdentityPerception
In practice
Example use cases
In a photography workshop, to inspire participants about the emotional depth of their work.
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