The more light you have in an image, the less drama you get. The details start taking over; the mystery is all… — Jay Maisel Details Copy Share Image
There are rules about perception, but not about photography. — Jay Maisel Inspirational 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
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
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 be open to what otherwise may seem to be a detriment to your 'plans'. — Jay Maisel Inspirational Copy Share Image
Money and fame that photography can bring you are wonderful, but nothing can compare to the joy of seeing something new. — Jay Maisel Compare Copy Share Image
If you don't have a camera, the best thing you can do is describe how great it looked. — Jay Maisel Best things Copy Share Image
I love when pictures ask questions or make others ask questions. — Jay Maisel Ask questions 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
You must not think of yourself as looking at the stage from the audience. You must think of it as theatre in… — Jay Maisel Audience 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
Color really doesn't have interaction if it's full of colors. It's the interaction or relationship among or between colors that makes a… — Jay Maisel Color Copy Share Image
It's a lot easier to take pictures if you always have the camera with you. — Jay Maisel Cameras Copy Share Image
If you can capture the element of surprise, you're way ahead of the game. — Jay Maisel Ahead of the game 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 sort of have to be always aware, even when you're not thinking of shooting. That's when the best stuff happens. — Jay Maisel Happens Copy Share Image
If the light is great in front of you, you should turn around and see what it is doing behind you. — Jay Maisel Behind you 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
It's important to realize that the images are everywhere, not just where you want or expect them to be. — Jay Maisel Important Copy Share Image
