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Quote by Freeman Patterson

“The camera points both ways. In expressing the subject you also express yourself.”

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Freeman Patterson is a renowned photographer born on September 25, 1937. His photography is known for its unique perspective and exquisite technique, which has had a profound impact on the development of photographic art. more

“To the vast majority of people a photograph is an image of something within their direct experience: a more-or-less factual reality. It is difficult for them to realize that the photograph can be the source of experience, as well as the reflection of spiritual awareness of the world and of self.”

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Author:Ansel Adams

“Bad weather makes for good photography.”

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Author:Ansel Adams

“As great a picture can be made as one's mental capacity-no greater. Art cannot be taught; it must be self-inspiration, though the imagination may be fired and the ambition and work directed by the advice and example of others.”

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Book:Edward Weston on photography

Source: Edward Weston on photography

“Art is not to be found by touring to Egypt, China, or Peru; if you cannot find it at your own door, you will never find it.”

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Author:Ralph Waldo Emerson

“The subject comes first, the medium second.”

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Author:Richard Prince

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