Favorite Quotes about Photography

[Dean Wilson]

As a hobbyist, I am critiquing my photos before during and after editing, I remember these quotes:

"No one is born a Photographer."

"A photographer went to a socialite party in New York. As he entered the front door, the host said 'I love your pictures - they're wonderful; you must have a fantastic camera.' He said nothing until dinner was finished, then: 'That was a wonderful dinner; you must have a terrific stove." ~Sam Haskins

Also I find it interesting when I am walking around with my camera (with 100-500) down at my side I enviably have someone say, "Nice camera." I honestly think I could attach a large painted cardboard tube and get the same comments.

https://photoquotes.com/quote/a-photographer-went-to-a-socialite-party-in-new-yo

 

[Only RF]

I've heard the stove one before. It's a classic and true.

 

[DWU2]

As a hobbyist, I am critiquing my photos before during and after editing, I remember these quotes:

"No one is born a Photographer."

"A photographer went to a socialite party in New York. As he entered the front door, the host said 'I love your pictures - they're wonderful; you must have a fantastic camera.' He said nothing until dinner was finished, then: 'That was a wonderful dinner; you must have a terrific stove." ~Sam Haskins

Also I find it interesting when I am walking around with my camera (with 100-500) down at my side I enviably have someone say, "Nice camera." I honestly think I could attach a large painted cardboard tube and get the same comments.

https://photoquotes.com/quote/a-photographer-went-to-a-socialite-party-in-new-yo

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you aren't close enough” - Robert Capa

 

[Arbarthisti]

I never cared for fashion much, amusing little seams and witty little pleats: it was the girls I liked.

David Bailey

 

[MrSparks999]

If at first you dont succeed shoot in RAW

 

[David Berry]

• f/8 and be there.

Purportedly quipped by 'Weegee', a specialist in New York crime scene photography (the more lurid the better), when asked to share the formula for his success.

More on the questionable origin of the mantra.