Early Quote by Diane Arbus
“One thing that struck me early is that you don’t put into a photograph what’s going to come out. Or, vice versa, what comes out is not what you put in.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Diane Arbus, 1970s, photography discussion
Photographs cannot fully capture future outcomes; the image and reality diverge.
In simple terms: Pictures don’t predict what will happen.
Accept that images are limited.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- portrait sessions
- journalistic work
- art exhibitions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you convey truth beyond the visual?
- What expectations do viewers bring to a photo?
Images may mislead viewers about intent.