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Quote by Chris Killip

“I wanted [photography] to be more than a document, to be something that is as close as you could possibly be to the subject.”

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Chris Killip

Chris Killip, a British photographer born on July 11, 1946, is renowned for his profound insights into the social and cultural landscape of Northern Ireland. His work, particularly his documentation of the social changes during the periods of industrialization and deindustrialization, is characterized by its unique style, black and white photography, and strong emotional expression. more

“The moment you make a photograph you consign whatever you photograph to the past as that specific moment no longer exists, it is history. The photography that I practice takes place in a specific time and place, depicting real moments in people's lives. In some ways I think of myself as a historian, but not of the word. History is most often written from a distance, and rarely from the viewpoint of those who endured it.”

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Author:Chris Killip

“I take what isn't mine and I covet other people's lives.”

People Mines

Author:Chris Killip

“I have always loved the amateur side of photography, automatic photographs, accidental photographs with uncentered compositions, heads cut off, whatever. I incite people to make their self-portraits. I see myself as their walking photo booth.”

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Author:William Klein

“Sometimes, I'd take shots without aiming, just to see what happened. I'd rush into crowds - bang! bang! ... It must be close to what a fighter feels after jabbing and circling and getting hit, when suddenly there's an opening, and bang! Right on the button. It's a fantastic feeling.”

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Author:William Klein