It was interesting; it's an interesting photographic…
“It was interesting; it's an interesting photographic problem [those demonstrations in the late Sixties]. But if I was doing it as a job, I think I'd have to get paid extra.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He finds certain photographic subjects intriguing but suggests that professional work on them would require extra compensation, implying undervaluation of artistic challenges.
In simple terms: Interesting subjects may need extra pay when done as a job.
Value artistic effort appropriately.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- gallery work
- commissioned projects
- educational photography
- art fairs
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Should artistic challenges be compensated differently?
- How does pay affect creative freedom?
Financial constraints can limit artistic exploration.