Within every man and woman a secret is hidden, and as a photographer it is my task to reveal it if I can. The revelation, if it comes at all, will come in a small fraction of a second with an unconscious gesture, a gleam of the eye, a brief lifting of the mask that all humans wear to conceal their innermost selves from the world. In that fleeting interval of opportunity the photographer must act or lose his prize.
I have found that great people do have in common. . .an immense belief in themselves and in their mission. They also have gerat determination as well… - Yousuf Karsh
I have found that great people do have in common. . .an immense belief in themselves and in their mission. They also have gerat determination as well…
- Yousuf Karsh
It should be the aim of every photographer to make a single exposure that shows everything about the subject. I have been told that my portrait of Ch… - Yousuf Karsh
It should be the aim of every photographer to make a single exposure that shows everything about the subject. I have been told that my portrait of Ch…
I've also seen that great men are often lonely. This is understandable, because they have built such high standards for themselves that they often fe… - Yousuf Karsh
I've also seen that great men are often lonely. This is understandable, because they have built such high standards for themselves that they often fe…
There is a brief moment when all there is in a man's mind and soul and spirit is reflected through his eyes, his hands, his attitude. This is the mom… - Yousuf Karsh
There is a brief moment when all there is in a man's mind and soul and spirit is reflected through his eyes, his hands, his attitude. This is the mom…
We may never be able to pay directly for the gifts of true friendship - but pay we must, even though we make our payment to someone who owes us nothi… - Yousuf Karsh
We may never be able to pay directly for the gifts of true friendship - but pay we must, even though we make our payment to someone who owes us nothi…
Within every man and woman a secret is hidden, and as a photographer it is my task to reveal it if I can. - Yousuf Karsh
Within every man and woman a secret is hidden, and as a photographer it is my task to reveal it if I can.
If it's a likeness, alone, it's not a success. If, through my portraits, you can come to know the subjects more meaningfully, if it synthesizes your … - Yousuf Karsh
If it's a likeness, alone, it's not a success. If, through my portraits, you can come to know the subjects more meaningfully, if it synthesizes your …
I try to photograph people's spirits and thoughts. As to the soul-taking by the photographer, I don't feel I take away, but rather that the sitter an… - Yousuf Karsh
I try to photograph people's spirits and thoughts. As to the soul-taking by the photographer, I don't feel I take away, but rather that the sitter an…
Character, like a photograph, develops in darkness. - Yousuf Karsh
Character, like a photograph, develops in darkness.
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