Difficult Quote by Constantine Manos
“It is easy to take good pictures, difficult to take very good pictures, and almost impossible to take great pictures.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Photography Magazine, 1990
Good photography is accessible, but achieving excellence requires skill, vision, and perseverance.
In simple terms: Taking great photos is hard.
Practice and study to improve.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- portrait sessions
- travel photography
- event coverage
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you develop your visual style?
- What technical aspects do you struggle with?
Great photos also need emotional connection, not just technical skill.