There is a brief moment when all there is in a man's mind and soul and spirit is reflected through his eyes, his hands, his attitude. This is the moment to record.
"Yousuf Karsh", Order of Canada/CC was an Armenian Canadian/Armenian–Canadian portrait photography/photographer. According to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, he is "one of the greatest portrait photographers of the twentieth century, [who] achieved a distinct style in his theatrical lighting."
If you enjoy these quotes, be sure to check out other famous photographers! More Yousuf Karsh on Wikipedia.I've also seen that great men are often lonely. This is understandable, because they have built such high standards for themselves that they often feel alone. But that same loneliness is part of their ability to create.
The trouble with photographing beautiful women is that you never get into the dark room until after they've gone.
Look and think before opening the shutter. The heart and mind are the true lens of the camera.
I try to photograph people's spirits and thoughts. As to the soul-taking by the photographer, I don't feel I take away, but rather that the sitter and I give to each other. It becomes an act of mutual participation.
If there is a single quality that is shared by all great men, it is vanity.
If there is a single quality that is shared by all great men, it is vanity. But I mean by "vanity" only that they appreciate their own worth. Without this kind of vanity they would not be great. And with vanity alone, of course, a man is nothing.
I have found that great people do have in common an immense belief in themselves and in their mission. They also have great determination as well as an ability to work hard. At the crucial moment of decision, they draw on their accumulated wisdom. Above all, they have integrity.
Copyright © 2024 Electric Goat Media. All Rights Reserved.