The golden rule in the arts, as far as I am concerned, is that all rules are meant to be broken. — Michael Kenna Art Copy Share Image
I gravitate towards places where humans have been and are no more, to the edge of man's influence, where the elements are… — Michael Kenna Covering Copy Share Image
Getting photographs is not the most important thing. For me it's the act of photographing. It's enlightening, therapeutic and satisfying, because the… — Michael Kenna Able Copy Share Image
In my photographic work I'm generally attracted to places that contain memories, history, atmospheres and stories. I'm interested in the places where… — Michael Kenna Activity Copy Share Image
The photographer Ruth Bernhard used to tell me that this is like asking somebody how they evolved their signature. It is not… — Michael Kenna Asking Copy Share Image
I believe that we photographers don't benefit very much with answers from other photographers. What is more beneficial is to ask questions… — Michael Kenna Answers Copy Share Image
My advice to any budding artist is never to be satisfied with imitating others. This is but a means to an end.… — Michael Kenna Advice Copy Share Image
I enjoy places that have mystery and atmosphere, perhaps a patina of age, a suggestion rather than a description, a question or… — Michael Kenna Age Copy Share Image
One needs to fully accept that surprises sometimes happen and complete control over outcome is not necessary or even desirable. — Michael Kenna Accepting Copy Share Image
Different assignments, different places, require different approaches. Sometimes I take minutes in a location, at other times days. There are many places… — Michael Kenna Approach Copy Share Image
I find that when one has worked long enough, technical know-how becomes almost irrelevant. In photography, it's not difficult to reach a… — Michael Kenna Cameras Copy Share Image
I believe that every photographer, every artist, should choose materials and equipment based on their own vision. I don't believe that non-digital… — Michael Kenna Art Copy Share Image
Perhaps most intriguing of all is that it is possible to photograph what is impossible for the human eye to see -… — Michael Kenna Cumulative Copy Share Image
As a landscape photographer we should be open to possibilities, for one thing often leads to another. — Michael Kenna Landscape Copy Share Image
Sometimes the most interesting visual phenomena occur when you least expect it. Other times, you think youre getting something amazing and the… — Michael Kenna Angst Copy Share Image
If I had to give advice to other photographers, I would first suggest quickly getting over the camera equipment questions. In my… — Michael Kenna Advice Copy Share Image
It's possible to think of photography as an act of editing, a matter of where you put your rectangle pull it out… — Michael Kenna Ask me Copy Share Image
I believe that photographers should be passionate, determined, disciplined and ready to seek out their own styles and identities. — Michael Kenna Believe Copy Share Image
I would strongly encourage anybody embarking on photography as a career to embrace and enjoy the whole process. Being a photographer can… — Michael Kenna Careers Copy Share Image
I don't have anything against colour. It is just not my first preference. I have always found black and white photographs to… — Michael Kenna Black Copy Share Image
Time is of the essence, particularly if we're sending images out on social media. The reality is that the majority of images… — Michael Kenna Available Copy Share Image
Everybody now has a camera, whether it is a professional instrument or just part of a phone. Landscape photography is a pastime… — Michael Kenna Cameras Copy Share Image
If the quality of professional materials continues to erode or even dries up, then many of us silver photographers would have to… — Michael Kenna Available Copy Share Image
