Consideration Quote by Eliot Porter
“I do not photograph for ulterior purposes. I photograph for the thing itself - for the photograph - without consideration of how it may be used.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Photograph as Art" in Aperture, 1970
He stresses photographing for its intrinsic aesthetic value, not for external purposes.
In simple terms: Photograph for the image itself, not its use.
Focus on the pure act of seeing.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- fine art photography
- documentary work
- creative workshops
- personal practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your pure creative impulse?
- How do you resist external expectations?
Commercial pressures can conflict with pure artistic intent.