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Jay Maisel is an American photographer known for his unique perspective and style. Born on January 18, 1931, he began his photography career in the 1950s. Maisel's work spans advertising, art, and fashion photography, and his images have been featured in renowned magazines such as Vogue and Rolling Stone.

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“You will, in time, see and show others not just the superficial, but the details, the meanings, and the implications of all that you look at.”

Looks Shows Photography Photographer Details Superficial Implications

Book:Light, Gesture, and Color

Source: Light, Gesture, and Color

“You must not think of yourself as looking at the stage from the audience. You must think of it as theatre in the round and look at it from all sides.”

Thinking Looks Sides Audience Stage Photography Rounds Photographer Theatre Think Of You

Book:Light, Gesture, and Color

Source: Light, Gesture, and Color

“Remember that most people (those who are not photographers) don't even see the things that you missed. Many don't even look. Ergo, you are way ahead of the game.”

People Way Looks Remember Games Photography Photographer Ahead Of The Game

Book:Light, Gesture, and Color

Source: Light, Gesture, and Color

“Forget what it was. Look at what it is.”

Looks Forget Photography Photographer

Book:Light, Gesture, and Color

Source: Light, Gesture, and Color

“Had I not been told to look, I would have quite, ignorant of what was really there, because I had 'made plans' and was wearing visual and emotional blinders that limited my perceptions and my vision.”

Looks Made Vision Plans Emotional Perception Photography Photographer Ignorant Visuals Blinders

Author:Jay Maisel

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Born: January 18, 1931
Known for: Photographer
Quotes: 88

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