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> [It is the photographer's decision at the two levels of seeing the picture - when it is shot and when it is chosen and printed that determines his personal style.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexey-brodovitch/it-is-the-photographer-s-decision-at-the-two-levels-of-seeing-the/)

[Alexey Brodovitch](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alexey-brodovitch/)

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## More by Alexey Brodovitch

> [Astonish me! (Instruction to photographers)](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexey-brodovitch/astonish-me-instruction-to-photographers/)

[Alexey Brodovitch](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alexey-brodovitch/)

> [There is no recipe for good layout, what must be maintained is a feeling of change and contrast. A layout man should be simple…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexey-brodovitch/there-is-no-recipe-for-good-layout-what-must-be-maintained-is-a/)

[Alexey Brodovitch](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alexey-brodovitch/)

> [What is of value is that a particular photographer sees the subject differently than I do. A good picture must be a completely individual…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexey-brodovitch/what-is-of-value-is-that-a-particular-photographer-sees-the-subject/)

[Alexey Brodovitch](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alexey-brodovitch/)

> [Surprise quality can be achieved in many ways. It may be produced by a certain stimulating geometrical relationship between elements in the picture or…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexey-brodovitch/surprise-quality-can-be-achieved-in-many-ways-it-may-be-produced-by-a/)

[Alexey Brodovitch](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alexey-brodovitch/)

> [ Imitation is the greatest danger of the young \[artist\]. ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexey-brodovitch/imitation-is-the-greatest-danger-of-the-young-artist/)

[Alexey Brodovitch](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alexey-brodovitch/)

> [It is the photographer's decision at the two levels of seeing the picture - when it is shot and when it is chosen and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexey-brodovitch/it-is-the-photographer-s-decision-at-the-two-levels-of-seeing-the/)

[Alexey Brodovitch](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alexey-brodovitch/)

> [It is the end result that counts.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexey-brodovitch/it-is-the-end-result-that-counts/)

[Alexey Brodovitch](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alexey-brodovitch/)

> [What is good today may be a cliche tomorrow.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexey-brodovitch/what-is-good-today-may-be-a-cliche-tomorrow/)

[Alexey Brodovitch](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alexey-brodovitch/)

> [It is the unexpected and the surprise quality of a personal vision, rather than the emotion, which make people respond to a photograph.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexey-brodovitch/it-is-the-unexpected-and-the-surprise-quality-of-a-personal-vision/)

[Alexey Brodovitch](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alexey-brodovitch/)

> [The personality and style of a photographer usually limits the type of subject with which he deals best. For example Cartier-Bresson is very interested…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexey-brodovitch/the-personality-and-style-of-a-photographer-usually-limits-the-type/)

[Alexey Brodovitch](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alexey-brodovitch/)

> [Photographers should make three or four prints from one negative and then crop them differently. When I was art director at Harper's Bazaar and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexey-brodovitch/photographers-should-make-three-or-four-prints-from-one-negative-and/)

[Alexey Brodovitch](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alexey-brodovitch/)

> [When I say that a good picture has surprise quality or shock appeal, I do not mean that it is a loud or vulgar…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexey-brodovitch/when-i-say-that-a-good-picture-has-surprise-quality-or-shock-appeal-i/)

[Alexey Brodovitch](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alexey-brodovitch/)

> [It is every photographer's responsibility to discover new images and a new personal way of looking at things. If he can do this his…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexey-brodovitch/it-is-every-photographer-s-responsibility-to-discover-new-images-and/)

[Alexey Brodovitch](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alexey-brodovitch/)

> [The photograph is not only a pictorial report; it is also a psychological report. It represents the feelings and point of view of the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexey-brodovitch/the-photograph-is-not-only-a-pictorial-report-it-is-also-a/)

[Alexey Brodovitch](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alexey-brodovitch/)

> [The creative life of the commercial photographer is like the life of a butterfly. Very seldom do we see a photographer who is really…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexey-brodovitch/the-creative-life-of-the-commercial-photographer-is-like-the-life-of/)

[Alexey Brodovitch](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alexey-brodovitch/)

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