If it's a likeness, alone, it's not a success. If, through my portraits, you can come to know the subjects more meaningfully, if it synthesizes your feelings toward someone whose work has imprinted itself on your mind--if you see a… — Yousuf Karsh Copy Share Image
My personal interest in ordinary people is unlimited, but I am fascinated by the challenge of portraying true greatness adequately with my camera. — Yousuf Karsh Copy Share Image
Within every man and woman a secret is hidden, and as a photographer it is my task to reveal it if I can. — Yousuf Karsh Copy Share Image
My chief joy is to photograph the great in heart, in mind, and in spirit, whether they be famous or humble. — Yousuf Karsh Copy Share Image
It should be the aim of every photographer to make a single exposure that shows everything about the subject. I have been told that… — Yousuf Karsh Copy Share Image
I've also seen that great men are often lonely. This is understandable, because they have built such high standards for themselves that they often… — Yousuf Karsh Copy Share Image
The trouble with photographing beautiful women is that you never get into the dark room until after they've gone. — Yousuf Karsh Copy Share Image
Look and think before opening the shutter. The heart and mind are the true lens of the camera. — Yousuf Karsh Copy Share Image
If there is a single quality that is shared by all great men, it is vanity. — Yousuf Karsh Copy Share Image
I have found that great people do have in common. . .an immense belief in themselves and in their mission. They also have gerat… — Yousuf Karsh Copy Share Image
I try to photograph people's spirits and thoughts. As to the soul-taking by the photographer, I don't feel I take away, but rather that… — Yousuf Karsh Copy Share Image
