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I did photograph Angelina Jolie up in Vancouver when she…

“I did photograph Angelina Jolie up in Vancouver when she was making 'Life Or Something Like It', and they gave me the drawings they wanted me to photograph of her up there, but she didn't really care for them that much, and ultimately they weren't even used.” quote by Douglas Kirkland
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“I did photograph Angelina Jolie up in Vancouver when she was making 'Life Or Something Like It', and they gave me the drawings they wanted me to photograph of her up there, but she didn't really care for them that much, and ultimately they weren't even used.”

Douglas Kirkland

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A photographer’s work can be sidelined despite effort, reflecting industry unpredictability.

In simple terms: Even hard work may go unused.

Key Takeaway

Accept that some projects won’t see the light.

Themes

creativity career uncertainty

Mood

resilient pragmatic

Type

inspirational realistic

When to use this quote

  • photo shoots
  • film production
  • personal branding

Key Concepts

photography film industry artistic control

Questions to Reflect On

  • What can you learn from unused work?
  • How do you stay motivated after rejection?
A Different Perspective

Success often depends on external decisions beyond the artist.

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