After I have photographed the way I like to, I feel as I…
“After I have photographed the way I like to, I feel as I might if I had been making love all day, marvelous and exhausted and wanting to collapse on the floor in a heap. That's why I can't photograph just anybody, and why it's so hard to photograph people on assignment; it's like going to bed with someone not of my choosing.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Photographing subjects one is passionate about feels intimate and exhausting, unlike photographing strangers, which feels impersonal and uncomfortable.
In simple terms: Passion fuels creative work; forced tasks feel alien.
Key Takeaway
Seek subjects that inspire genuine connection.
Themes
creativity
intimacy
artistic process
passion
exhaustion
Mood
introspective
melancholic
Type
artistic
personal
When to use this quote
- Portrait sessions
- personal projects
- commercial assignments
Key Concepts
Artistic authenticity
emotional labor
subject selection
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you maintain authenticity under commission?
- What strategies help you connect with reluctant subjects?
A Different Perspective
Commercial work may compromise artistic fulfillment.