What’s so incredibly amusing with photography is that while seemingly an art of the surface, it catches things I haven’t even noticed. And it pains me not to have seen things in all their depth.
Jacques-Henri LartigueRead
Photography is a magic thing. A thing that has mysterious odors, a little strange and frightening, something one quickly grows to love.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Photography captures moments in a mysterious and enchanting way that evokes deep emotions.
This quote by Jacques-Henri Lartigue expresses the enchanting and often mysterious nature of photography. It highlights how this art form can evoke a range of emotions, from fear to love, as it preserves fleeting moments that resonate with our experiences, encouraging us to cherish and connect with these memories in profound ways.
Themes
PhotographyMagicLoveEmotionArt
In practice
Example use cases
In a photography exhibition, this quote can be introduced to explain the emotional depth of the displayed works.
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