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Cameras Quote by Garry Winogrand

“Well, in terms of what a camera does. Again, you go back to that original idea that what you photograph is responsible for how it [the photograph] looks. And it's not plastic, in a way. The problem is unique in photographic terms.” quote by Garry Winogrand
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“Well, in terms of what a camera does. Again, you go back to that original idea that what you photograph is responsible for how it [the photograph] looks. And it's not plastic, in a way. The problem is unique in photographic terms.”

Garry Winogrand

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Art of Photography, Garry Winogrand, 1975

The photographer’s perception shapes the image; the subject’s essence determines the photograph’s character.

In simple terms: What you see decides how the picture looks.

Key Takeaway

Focus on the subject’s truth.

Themes

photography perception truth

Mood

reflective analytical

Type

artistic observational

When to use this quote

  • portrait sessions
  • documentary shoots
  • art exhibitions

Key Concepts

visual storytelling subjectivity composition

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does your mindset affect what you capture?
  • Can you separate personal bias from the subject?
A Different Perspective

The photographer’s bias may distort reality.

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