If anyone gets in my way when I'm making a picture, I become irrational. I'm never sure what I am going to do, or sometimes even aware of what I do-only that I want that picture.
Margaret Bourke-WhiteRead
"Utter truth is essential, and that is what stirs me when I look through the camera."
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of capturing and conveying absolute truth through photography.
Margaret Bourke-White, a pioneering photojournalist, highlights that the core purpose of her work is to reveal the unfiltered truth of the world. She believes that the emotional and aesthetic power of photography lies in its ability to document reality authentically, stirring the viewer and engaging their emotions.
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In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a photography workshop to inspire participants to focus on authenticity in their work.
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