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Quote by Alfred Stieglitz

“I do not object to retouching, dodging or accentuation as long as they do not interfere with the natural qualities of photographic technique.”

Quote by Alfred Stieglitz

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Alfred Stieglitz

Alfred Stieglitz, born on January 1, 1864, and died on July 13, 1946, was an American photographer renowned for his innovative artistic photography and photographic theories. He is considered one of the pioneers of modern photography. more

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