In my serious work I am striving for the essence of things and for goals which are possibly unobtainable. On the other hand, everything humorous has great attraction for me, and a childish streak leads me into all kinds of… — Philippe Halsman Copy Share Image
Herein lies the main objective of portraiture and also its main difficulty. The photographer probes for the innermost. The lens sees only the surface... . — Philippe Halsman Copy Share Image
I am often asked which picture is my favorite. This is like asking a mother which child she likes the most. — Philippe Halsman Copy Share Image
I make the woman look at the camera as a symbol of all the eyes that will see the picture I am making. — Philippe Halsman Copy Share Image
When the photographer Philippe Halsman said, 'Jump,' no one asked how high. People simply pushed off or leapt up to the extent that physical… — Philippe Halsman Copy Share Image
The immortal photographers will be straightforward photographers, those who do not rely on tricks or special techniques. — Philippe Halsman Copy Share Image
When you ask a person to jump, his attention is mostly directed toward the act of jumping and the mask falls so that the… — Philippe Halsman Copy Share Image
The word “photography” can be interpreted as “writing with light” or “drawing with light.” Some photographers are producing beautiful photographs by drawing with light..… — Philippe Halsman Copy Share Image
[Revealing character] can't be done by pushing the person into position or arranging his head at a certain angle. It must be accomplished by… — Philippe Halsman Copy Share Image
Most people stiffen with self-consciousness when they pose for a photograph. Lighting and fine camera equipment are useless if the photographer cannot make them… — Philippe Halsman Copy Share Image
In a jump, the subject, in a sudden burst of energy, overcomes gravity. He cannot simultaneously control his expressions, his facial and his limb… — Philippe Halsman Copy Share Image
Of the thousands of people, celebrated and unknown, who have sat before my camera, I am often asked who was the most difficult subject,… — Philippe Halsman Copy Share Image
![“[Revealing character] can't be done by pushing the person into position or arranging his head at a certain angle. It must be accomplished by provoking the victim, amusing him with jokes, lulling him with silence, or asking impertinent questions which his best friend would be afraid to voice.” quote by Philippe Halsman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5b6/philippe-halsman-25175_accomplished_revealing-character-can-t-be-done-by-pus_1052719.jpg)
