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“I have a good friend who's a very good printer. And he does a certain amount of printing for me. I do all the developing. If somebody's going to goof my film, I'd better do it. I don't want to get that mad at anybody else.” quote by Garry Winogrand
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“I have a good friend who's a very good printer. And he does a certain amount of printing for me. I do all the developing. If somebody's going to goof my film, I'd better do it. I don't want to get that mad at anybody else.”

Garry Winogrand

About This Quote

A metaphor comparing artistic control over one’s own work to printing and developing film, emphasizing personal responsibility for the final product.

In simple terms: Take charge of your own creative process.

Key Takeaway

Ownership of each step ensures integrity.

Themes

creativity responsibility artistry process

Mood

pragmatic reflective

Type

philosophical artistic

When to use this quote

  • photography studio
  • graphic design
  • writing

Key Concepts

authenticity craftsmanship

Practical Applications

  • Maintain control over key production stages
  • Develop personal standards for quality

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is delegation beneficial?
  • How does control affect artistic freedom?
A Different Perspective

Collaboration can enrich work; total isolation may limit perspective.

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