Accept Quote by Anton Corbijn
“I had no agent, and I was getting approached by so many people that I tried to escape for a while because I couldn't believe that world. Photography is not an industry, and suddenly an industry came to me, so I sort of had to accept it in the end and get an agent.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, “Anton Corbijn on Photography and the Industry”, 2015
He describes unexpected industry attention forcing him to adapt, accepting representation despite initial disbelief.
In simple terms: Unexpected fame made him accept an agent.
Embrace change when opportunities arise.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- artistic career
- media exposure
- professional representation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance authenticity with commercial demands?
- When should you resist industry pressure?
Industry pressure can compromise artistic freedom.