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Photographer

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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Famous Jay Maisel Quotes

“Failing is not a problem. Not trying is a problem.”

Trying Problem Failing

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“I take pictures, and they are there for the taking. I'll tell you a quote that I have always thought about. Arthur Miller said, I try to create the poem from the evidence.”

Trying Said Evidence Arthur

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“... there's one of the great lies of all times, that computers save time. They don't. They're time suckers. So, I'm trying not to get involved in the Photoshop.”

Trying Lying Involved Computer All Time Get Involved Sucker Photoshop

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“Try to go out empty and let your images fill you up.”

Trying Photography Empty Photographer

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“You have to pick the right tool for the point you're trying to make and there is no one solution.”

Trying Photography Solutions Picks Tools Photographer

Book:Light, Gesture, and Color

Source: Light, Gesture, and Color

“I try not to tell students where to shoot, when to shoot, or what to shoot. I feel finding the picture is the most important part of being a photographer. The actual shooting is of lesser importance.”

Feels Trying Important Students Findings Photography Importance Photographer Shooting

Book:Light, Gesture, and Color

Source: Light, Gesture, and Color

About the Author

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

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