Feelings Quote by David Burnett
“The greatest photographs are motivated by human feeling.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Photographer David Burnett, 2015
Powerful images arise when the photographer connects emotionally with the subject.
In simple terms: Emotion fuels great photos.
Capture feeling, not just scenes.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- portrait sessions
- documentary work
- photojournalism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your mood affect your photography?
- What emotions do you want viewers to feel?
Technical skill without feeling may produce technically perfect but empty images.