The photo is a thing in itself. And that's what still photography is all about.
Garry WinograndRead
Photography is not about the thing photographed. It is about how that thing looks photographed.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Photography reflects the perception of the subject rather than the subject itself.
Garry Winogrand's quote emphasizes that the art of photography lies not merely in capturing a subject but in the way that subject is portrayed through the camera lens. It suggests that the interpretation and presentation of a subject can change its meaning and impact, highlighting the photographer's role in shaping the viewer's experience of the image.
Themes
PhotographyPerceptionArtPerspectiveRepresentation
In practice
Example use cases
During a photography exhibition, one might use this quote to emphasize the importance of perspective.
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