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“Learning how to use different formats has made me a better photographer. When I started working in medium format, it made me a better 35 mm photographer. When I started working in 4x5, it made me a better medium-format photographer.” quote by Mary Ellen Mark
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“Learning how to use different formats has made me a better photographer. When I started working in medium format, it made me a better 35 mm photographer. When I started working in 4x5, it made me a better medium-format photographer.”

Mary Ellen Mark

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Exploring new tools expands skill sets, making you more proficient in familiar ones.

In simple terms: Learning new formats improves existing abilities.

Key Takeaway

Experiment with different media.

Themes

learning growth adaptability creativity

Mood

inquisitive inspirational

Type

advice reflective

When to use this quote

  • photography workshops
  • switching camera systems
  • cross‑disciplinary projects

Key Concepts

skill transfer visual arts technical mastery

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which format could most enhance your current work?
  • How do you integrate new techniques without losing your style?
A Different Perspective

Time and cost of new equipment may limit experimentation.

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