People Quote by Alec Soth

I'm pretty solitary when I take pictures. Even when I take pictures of people, I just go about my own way of doing it.

— Ari Marcopoulos

I was very ill at ease with people in social situations, and I realized that if I photographed I wouldn't have to chat.

— Martine Franck

As a child, people were always trying to photograph and film me because it's a way for a shy person to find themselves.

— Bruce Weber

When I started photographing my boyfriend of years ago, Brian, I realised I had no right to photograph other people having sex if I…

— Nan Goldin

I say no to photographs. When people take my picture, I feel like they've taken a piece of me, and I can't get that…

— Evangeline Lilly

I just think it's important to be direct and honest with people about why you're photographing them and what you're doing. After all, you…

— Mary Ellen Mark

There are situations that refuse to be photographed. But at other times nothing will stop me, because I know my pictures will not shout…

— Mario Giacomelli

Because of who I am, people ask for photos. I can't just say no to everyone.

— Mo Farah

What I have tried to do is involve the people I was photographing... if they were willing to give, I was willing to photograph.

— Eve Arnold

There are two kinds of photographs: mine and other people's. I never think of what I might do myself when I look at someone…

— John Loengard

I have no problem with someone wanting to take a photograph with me. It is a no for selfies with touching of bodies.

— K. J. Yesudas

The thing is, if one person recognises you and takes a picture, then four other people who don't even know you want to do…

— Radhika Apte