“Somebody would come in and say, I never take a good picture. I'd say, Why not? You've got two eyes, a nose, and a mouth like everybody else.”
Quote by James Van Der Zee
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James Van Der Zee
James Van Der Zee was an American photographer renowned for his portrait photography of African Americans. His work documented the lives and identities of the African American community in the early 20th century, leaving a profound impact on future generations. more
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