I love the idea I can go off with a single camera and a few rolls of film unencumbered... I was not interested in the illusion of reality, I wanted to get close to what was happening. — Eve Arnold Copy Share Image
I look for a sense of reality with everything I did. I didn't work in a studio, I didn't light anything. I found a way of working which pleased me because I didn't have to frighten people with heavy equipment.… — Eve Arnold Copy Share Image
If the photographer is interested in the people in front of his lens, and if he is compassionate, it's already a lot. The instrument… — Eve Arnold Copy Share Image
I think if I ever get satisfied, I’ll have to stop. It’s the frustration that drives you. — Eve Arnold Copy Share Image
I never knew anyone who came close to Marilyn in natural ability to use both photographer and still camera. She was special in this,… — Eve Arnold Copy Share Image
You can't make a great musician or a great photographer if the magic isn't there. — Eve Arnold Copy Share Image
If a photographer cares about the people before the lens and is compassionate, much is given. — Eve Arnold Copy Share Image
A studio session ... provides the greatest chance for control. Even though there is total freedom, I still dislike studio photography and the contrived… — Eve Arnold Copy Share Image
What has changed is that when I photographed, most people that I photographed didn't have the right of refusal on their work. It would… — Eve Arnold Copy Share Image
Being a woman is just a marvelous plus in photographing. Men like to be photographed by women, it becomes flirtatious and fun, and women… — Eve Arnold Copy Share Image
