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 other people who would love to put words in your mouth. — 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 photograph your way to clearer thinking. — 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
I agree, intellectualism in photography is overrated. I just wish it could be replaced by common sense. — Bill Jay Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
...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 Image
Only in art can you make something that no one wants and still be considered successful. — Bill Jay Copy Share Image
Photographers have already photographed everything too many times, except cheese. — Bill Jay Copy Share Image
A photograph is a mirror; mostly it reflects the prejudices of the viewer. — Bill Jay Copy Share Image
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