There's always been a separation between fashion and what…
“There's always been a separation between fashion and what I call my 'deeper' work. Fashion is where I make my living. I'm not knocking it. It's a pleasure to make a living that way. It's pleasure and then there's the deeper pleasure of doing my portraits. It's not important what I consider myself to be, but I consider myself to be a portrait photographer.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He distinguishes his commercial fashion work from his personal portrait photography, valuing both but seeing portraiture as his deeper artistic identity.
In simple terms: Fashion pays the bills; portraits fulfill his artistic soul.
Key Takeaway
Balance commercial work with personal passion.
Themes
art
identity
balance
career
creativity
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
artistic
professional
When to use this quote
- fashion shoots
- portrait commissions
- gallery exhibitions
- personal projects
- teaching
Key Concepts
portraiture
commercial fashion
artistic integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you allocate time between income‑generating and passion projects?
- What compromises arise when art meets commerce?
A Different Perspective
Commercial demands can limit time for personal work.