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Quote by James Welling

“It's not that I don't care about content, but content is not the only way a photograph has meaning.”

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James Welling is an American photographer renowned for his photographs of modern architecture and landscapes. His work is characterized by the use of black and white photography, emphasizing form and composition, and showcasing a deep understanding of photographic art. more

“A photograph records both the thing in front of the camera and the conditions of its making... A photograph is also a document of the state of mind of the photographer. And if you were to extend the idea of the set-up photograph beyond just physically setting up the picture, I would argue that the photographer wills the picture into being.”

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Author:James Welling

“Even an ugly, abject photograph bears the recording of its making... my goal [is] to create dense objects, works in which many lines of thought converge.”

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Author:James Welling

“Photography ruins marriages, and I've been married three times - so there's a downside to it as well.”

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Author:Jack Welpott

“When I'm working behind a camera, I feel like I'm trying to achieve something like a jazz musician does.”

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Author:Jack Welpott