Demonstration Quote by Garry Winogrand
“It was interesting; it's an interesting photographic problem [those demonstrations in the late Sixties]. But if I was doing it as a job, I think I'd have to get paid extra.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1970s photography interview, 1975
He finds certain photographic subjects intriguing but suggests that professional work on them would require extra compensation, implying undervaluation of artistic challenges.
In simple terms: Interesting subjects may need extra pay when done as a job.
Value artistic effort appropriately.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- gallery work
- commissioned projects
- educational photography
- art fairs
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Should artistic challenges be compensated differently?
- How does pay affect creative freedom?
Financial constraints can limit artistic exploration.