Photography Quote by Brassaï
““I've always felt that the formal structure of a photo, its composition, was just as important as tje subject itself... You have to eliminate every superfluous element, you have to guide your own gaze with an iron will.””
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Photographic Eye” by Brassaï, 1938
Advocates stripping away excess in photography to focus on composition and intentional gaze.
In simple terms: Simplify images for impact.
Prioritize composition over clutter.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- portraiture
- street photography
- design
- advertising
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide what to eliminate?
- What guides your visual focus?
Might limit creative spontaneity.