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“I am a professional photographer because it is the best way I know to earn the money I require to take care of my wife and children.”

Quote by Irving Penn

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Irving Penn, an American photographer renowned for his exquisite fashion and portrait photography. His work spans multiple genres, including fashion, portrait, still life, and documentary photography. Penn's influence on the photography world is profound, and his work is still widely studied and appreciated today. more

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“The world is my country. Science my religion.”

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“House Speaker Pelosi worried about the opposition, the tone of it, perhaps leading to violence as it did in the 70s. Theres more recent examples of anti-government violence - occurring even in the mid-90s. Do you worry about that?”

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