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“If you think you're going to create an unposed photograph, think again. There is no such thing.” quote by Errol Morris
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“If you think you're going to create an unposed photograph, think again. There is no such thing.”

Errol Morris

About This Quote

Source Interview: Documentary Filmmaker Errol Morris, 2015

The notion of a completely unmediated, objective photograph is a myth; all images are shaped by choices and context.

In simple terms: Photos are never truly neutral.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and question the biases in visual media.

Themes

perception truth media photography

Mood

critical inquisitive

Type

analytical reflective

When to use this quote

  • journalism
  • social media
  • advertising
  • art criticism

Key Concepts

visual epistemology subjectivity construction

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you assess the credibility of an image?
  • What choices influence what a photograph shows?
A Different Perspective

Even staged images can convey authentic emotions, blurring fact and fiction.

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