Yousuf Karsh

My personal interest in ordinary people is unlimited, but I am fascinated by the challenge of portraying true greatness adequately with my…

— Yousuf Karsh

Within every man and woman a secret is hidden, and as a photographer it is my task to reveal it if I…

— Yousuf Karsh

My chief joy is to photograph the great in heart, in mind, and in spirit, whether they be famous or humble.

— Yousuf Karsh

Character, like a photograph, develops in darkness.

— Yousuf Karsh

“Character, like film, develops in darkness.”

— Yousuf Karsh

It should be the aim of every photographer to make a single exposure that shows everything about the subject. I have been…

— Yousuf Karsh

I've also seen that great men are often lonely. This is understandable, because they have built such high standards for themselves that…

— Yousuf Karsh

The trouble with photographing beautiful women is that you never get into the dark room until after they've gone.

— Yousuf Karsh

Look and think before opening the shutter. The heart and mind are the true lens of the camera.

— Yousuf Karsh

If there is a single quality that is shared by all great men, it is vanity.

— Yousuf Karsh

I have found that great people do have in common. . .an immense belief in themselves and in their mission. They also…

— Yousuf Karsh

I try to photograph people's spirits and thoughts. As to the soul-taking by the photographer, I don't feel I take away, but…

— Yousuf Karsh

If it's a likeness, alone, it's not a success. If, through my portraits, you can come to know the subjects more meaningfully,…

— Yousuf Karsh

Within every man and woman a secret is hidden, and as a photographer it is my task to reveal it if I…

— Yousuf Karsh

There is a brief moment when all there is in a man's mind and soul and spirit is reflected through his eyes,…

— Yousuf Karsh

The art is the challenge which you must meet every day: the technique you should learn to control with time. The science…

— Yousuf Karsh

If there is a single quality that is shared by all great men, it is vanity. But I mean by vanity only…

— Yousuf Karsh

We may never be able to pay directly for the gifts of true friendship - but pay we must, even though we…

— Yousuf Karsh