When you can't think of anything else, photograph graffiti, nudes, or plants. — Bill Jay Copy Share Image
A photograph is a mirror; mostly it reflects the prejudices of the viewer. — Bill Jay Copy Share Image
A photograph is a picture and no more true or false than any other depiction; why is that so hard to comprehend? — Bill Jay Copy Share Image
I appreciate photographs which celebrate harmony. I don't particularly want to look at chaos. I see enough of that at home. — Bill Jay Copy Share Image
But there are times when thinking is misplaced, like when taking photographs. You cannot think your way to making photographs; you can… — Bill Jay Copy Share Image
If you are intent on drawing or painting on your prints, you must first learn to draw and paint at least as… — Bill Jay Copy Share Image
My point is that meaning is always personal, changeable and subjective. There is no 'correct' interpretation of a photograph. — Bill Jay Copy Share Image
...photographers who carry 60 pounds of equipment up a hill to photograph a view are not suffering enough, although their whining causes… — Bill Jay Copy Share Image
This is life. It is everywhere, and it is here for the taking. I am alive and I know this, now, in… — Bill Jay Copy Share Image
I appreciate photographs which celebrate harmony. I don't particularly want to look at chaos. I see enough of that at home. — Bill Jay Copy Share
I agree, intellectualism in photography is overrated. I just wish it could be replaced by common sense. — Bill Jay Copy Share
There are many reasons why photography does not attract the social and cultural attention it deserves. I would add one more which has received… — Bill Jay Copy Share
If you cannot think of anything to say that is useful or enlightening about your images, then don't say anything. There are plenty of… — Bill Jay Copy Share
Think clearly, act sensibly, commit yourself to caring and work hard in order to discover joy. Then give the images back to the world… — Bill Jay Copy Share
Be gentle and tolerant. Intimacy will grow, but will take time and cannot be rushed. If all goes well, soon you will become more… — Bill Jay Copy Share
If you are intent on drawing or painting on your prints, you must first learn to draw and paint at least as well as… — Bill Jay Copy Share
...photographers who carry 60 pounds of equipment up a hill to photograph a view are not suffering enough, although their whining causes enough suffering… — Bill Jay Copy Share
Only in art can you make something that no one wants and still be considered successful. — Bill Jay Copy Share
Photographers have already photographed everything too many times, except cheese. — Bill Jay Copy Share
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