Character Quote by Anton Corbijn
“My way in for photographing people is really their work. I'm always interested in what people make, and then I photograph the person. Sometimes the person is a disappointment. But that's the risk. It informs me a lot about the character of a person if I know their work first.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Photographer Anton Corbijn on Portraiture, 2015
He emphasizes that understanding a person's work reveals their character, and photographing them becomes a study of that work, accepting risk of disappointment.
In simple terms: Know a person’s work to capture their true self.
Key Takeaway
Research subjects before photographing them.
Themes
art
perception
risk
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
observational
critical
When to use this quote
- portrait sessions
- artist collaborations
- creative projects
Key Concepts
psychology
visual storytelling
Questions to Reflect On
- Can a work fully represent a person?
- How to handle disappointment in subjects?
A Different Perspective
The approach may overlook hidden personal qualities.
