Quotations

This page contains inspirational quotes from photographers from all walks of life. They may be quotes from famous photographers like Ansel Adams or quotes from anonymous or unknown photographers like you and me. If you run across a quote that speaks to you or inspires you, write it here. You never know when a quote will inspire you to greatness! If you'd like to discuss a particular quote, click on the discussion bubble above and begin a new discussion.

"You don't take a great photograph, you make it." ~ Ansel Adams

"It doesn't matter what type of camera you use. The camera doesn't make a photograph, the photographer does." ~ Deb DeJong

"It makes no more sense to ask a photographer what kind of camera he uses than it does to ask a carpenter what kind of hammer he uses." ~ Author Unknown

"I think a photography class should be a requirement in all educational programs because it makes you see the world rather than just look at it." ~ Author Unknown

"Once photography enters your bloodstream, it is like a disease." ~ Author Unknown

"Beautiful pictures are developed in a dark room. So if you see darkness in your life, be reassured that a beautiful picture is being prepared." ~ Author Unknown

"The best thing about a picture is that it never changes even when the people in it do." ~ Andy Warhol