The drama of light exists not only in what is in the light, but also in what is left dark. If the… — Jay Maisel Dark Copy Share Image
A photographer's art is more in his perceptions than his execution. In a painter, I think the perception is only the first… — Jay Maisel Art Copy Share Image
Remember that most people (those who are not photographers) don't even see the things that you missed. Many don't even look. Ergo,… — Jay Maisel Ahead of the game Copy Share Image
I take pictures, and they are there for the taking. I'll tell you a quote that I have always thought about. Arthur… — Jay Maisel Arthur Copy Share Image
The awareness of the quality of space in out photos is akin to our awareness of the very air in our photos,… — Jay Maisel Air Copy Share Image
Color is seductive. It changes as it interacts with other colors, it changes because of the light falling upon it, and it… — Jay Maisel Color Copy Share Image
When you shoot, that is opportunity number one to make a statement. When you edit, you have opportunity number two to make… — Jay Maisel Affirmation Copy Share Image
First, perseverance trumps talent. Second, do what you want to do, otherwise why bother? Third, be ethical; it might rub off on… — Jay Maisel Bother Copy Share Image
You must not think of yourself as looking at the stage from the audience. You must think of it as theatre in… — Jay Maisel Actor Copy Share Image
You have to learn not only from your failures. You must also learn from your successes. — Jay Maisel Education Copy Share Image
If you're not shooting in the right direction, it doesn't matter how well you're shooting. — Jay Maisel Ifs Copy Share Image
There is no one solution to all problems. It's the problem itself that can lead to the solution. — Jay Maisel Inspirational Copy Share Image
There is no bad light. There is spectacular light and difficult light. It's up to you to use the light you have. — Jay Maisel Difficult Copy Share Image
You can't just turn on when something happens, you have to be turned on all the time. Then things happen. — Jay Maisel Happen Copy Share Image
You have to let the past successes go, or you'll never be able to see anew. — Jay Maisel Able Copy Share Image
Always wait for the trigger. The trigger is the final part of the puzzle, the reason you want to shoot. — Jay Maisel Finals Copy Share Image
You have to pick the right tool for the point you're trying to make and there is no one solution. — Jay Maisel Photographer Copy Share Image
... there's one of the great lies of all times, that computers save time. They don't. They're time suckers. So, I'm trying… — Jay Maisel All time Copy Share Image
All these factors are only valuable if you're curious. But in any case, the more knowledge you have, the more things are… — Jay Maisel Available Copy Share Image
Since the background is as important as the subject, you mustn't let it default by chance. You must control not only vertical… — Jay Maisel Backgrounds Copy Share Image
Light gesture and color of the key compliments of any photograph. Light and color are obvious, but it is just her that… — Jay Maisel Color Copy Share Image
I try not to tell students where to shoot, when to shoot, or what to shoot. I feel finding the picture is… — Jay Maisel Feels Copy Share Image
Some have said that if you take a great picture in color and take away the color, you'll have a great black-and-white… — Jay Maisel Black Copy Share Image
Sometimes without shooting a picture germinates in your head. Other times, you keep taking pictures of the same thing and watch the… — Jay Maisel Grows Copy Share Image
You will, in time, see and show others not just the superficial, but the details, the meanings, and the implications of all… — Jay Maisel Details Copy Share Image
You find that you have to do many things, more than just lift up the camera and shoot, and so you get… — Jay Maisel Cameras Copy Share Image
You always end up with too many pictures to edit and too few that you feel 'got it'. — Jay Maisel Edits Copy Share Image
If you want to make more interesting pictures, become a more interesting person. — Jay Maisel Ifs Copy Share Image
Always carry a camera, it's tough to shoot a picture without one. — Jay Maisel Camera Copy Share Image
What you're shooting at doesn't matter, the real question is: 'Does it give you joy?' — Jay Maisel Doe Copy Share Image
I want to go out as unprepared as possible so I can get filled up with what the world has to offer. — Jay Maisel Filled Copy Share Image
As people, we love pattern. But interrupted pattern is more interesting. — Jay Maisel Interesting Copy Share Image
