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Quote by Julia Margaret Cameron

“When we are angry or depressed in our creativity, we have misplaced our power. We have allowed someone else to determine our worth, and then we are angry at being undervalued.”

Quote by Julia Margaret Cameron

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Julia Margaret Cameron
Julia Margaret Cameron

Julia Margaret Cameron was a British photographer known for her unique portrait photography style. Born on June 11, 1815, and passing away on January 26, 1879, Cameron's work was highly regarded for its profound capture of character and her contributions to the art of photography. more

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