Marriage Quote by David duChemin
““It’s the difference between your wife’s passport photograph and the portraits you took when you got engaged. Both may have been created with similar technology, but what stands in that great gulf between them are the passion you have for your wife, the knowledge you have of her personality, and your willingness to use your craft, time, and energy to express that. One says, “She looks like this.” The other says, “This is who she is to me. It’s how I feel about her. See how amazing she is?””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Photojournalist David duChemin on Portraiture, 2015
A portrait that captures a person’s essence requires emotional investment, deep understanding, and deliberate effort, unlike a simple snapshot.
In simple terms: True portraiture needs passion and knowledge of the subject.
Key Takeaway
Invest time and feeling into your work.
Themes
portraiture
empathy
craft
relationship
authenticity
Mood
intimate
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
artistic
motivational
When to use this quote
- wedding photography
- family portraits
- personal branding
- artistic projects
Key Concepts
visual storytelling
emotional depth
subjectivity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you convey a subject’s inner life?
- What rituals help you deepen connection before shooting?
A Different Perspective
A technical skill alone cannot convey intimacy; the photographer must connect emotionally.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
