Eve Arnold Quotes

Photographer

Eve Arnold was a renowned photographer known for her profound insights into issues of gender and race. Her career spanned half a century, and her work was widely published in prestigious media such as Life magazine.

Famous Eve Arnold Quotes

“What you need to be a good photographer is an overwhelming curiosity and a good digestion.”

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Author:Eve Arnold

“I didn't want to be a woman photographer. That would limit me. I wanted to be a photographer who was a woman, with all the world open to my camera.”

World Want Wanted Limits Cameras Photographer

Book:Eve Arnold: in retrospect

Source: Eve Arnold: in retrospect

“If the photographer is interested in the people in front of his lens, and if he is compassionate, it's already a lot. The instrument is not the camera but the photographer.”

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Author:Eve Arnold

“If a photographer cares about the people before the lens and is compassionate, much is given. It is the photographer, not the camera, that is the instrument.”

People Ifs Care Given Photography Cameras Instruments Photographer Compassionate Lenses Inspirational Photography Camera And Photography

Book:The Unretouched Woman

Source: The Unretouched Woman

“You can't make a great musician or a great photographer if the magic isn't there.”

Ifs Magic Photography Musician Photographer Great Music Great Musician

Author:Eve Arnold

“A studio session ... provides the greatest chance for control. Even though there is total freedom, I still dislike studio photography and the contrived images that usually stem from this genre.”

Stills Chance Photography Photographer Studios Genre Dislike Stem Session

Book:Marilyn Monroe--an appreciation

Source: Marilyn Monroe--an appreciation

“I never knew anyone who came close to Marilyn in natural ability to use both photographer and still camera. She was special in this, and for me there has been no one like her before or after. She has remained the measuring rod by which I have - unconsciously - judged other subjects.”

Has Beens Stills Use Natural Ability Special Subjects Cameras Photographer Judged Measuring Like Her Natural Ability

Book:Marilyn Monroe--an appreciation

Source: Marilyn Monroe--an appreciation

“The instrument is not the camera but the photographer.”

Photography Cameras Instruments Photographer Photograph Photography By Photographers Inspirational Photography Great Photography Camera And Photography Inspiring Photography

Author:Eve Arnold

“If the chemistry is right between star and photographer and the geometry of the pictures pleases the star, often the two people end up with a long-term professional friendship during which they continue to work together and to produce highly personal images.”

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Book:Film Journal

Source: Film Journal

“Recording sessions were stimulating to photograph, because everything was in motion: the subject, the musicians, the technicians and the photographer. You needed fast reflexes to keep up with moving targets, and sensitivity and skill to get the pictures while keeping out of the performers' eyeline so as not to break their concentration.”

Moving Break Subjects Needed Skills Musician Photographer Photograph Concentration Target Performers Sensitivity Session Reflexes Technicians

Book:Film Journal

Source: Film Journal

About the Author

Born: April 21, 1912
Died: January 4, 2012
Known for: Photographer
Quotes: 34

Books & Sources

Eve Arnold: in retrospectRelated source material

The Unretouched WomanRelated source material

Film JournalRelated source material

Marilyn Monroe--an appreciationRelated source material

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