Prejudices Quotes by Bill Jay

I appreciate photographs which celebrate harmony. I don't particularly want to look at chaos. I see enough of that at home.

— Bill Jay

I agree, intellectualism in photography is overrated. I just wish it could be replaced by common sense.

— Bill Jay

Why do photographers photograph? To make unreality visible.

— Bill Jay

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

I start a lot of photo projects but never seem to. . . .

— Bill Jay

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

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

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

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

...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

Only in art can you make something that no one wants and still be considered successful.

— Bill Jay

Photographers have already photographed everything too many times, except cheese.

— Bill Jay

A photograph is a mirror; mostly it reflects the prejudices of the viewer.

— Bill Jay

Photography opens your eyes a little wider to the world around you.

— Bill Jay

Photographers, like kids, should be seen and not heard.

— Bill Jay