Assignment Quote by Gregory Heisler
““Fulfill the assignment first. I aim to please, probably to a fault. This is not a strategy I’d recommend to the next photographer, because it can curtail one’s own creative impulses. As a solution, photographers sometimes shoot two variations of a picture: one for the client that addresses the assignment and one for themselves that floats their boat.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Photography Talk, 2015
Prioritizing client demands can suppress personal creativity, so photographers balance commercial work with personal projects.
In simple terms: Balancing client work and personal art is essential.
Key Takeaway
Create a personal side project for each assignment.
Themes
creativity
client expectations
artistic balance
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- commercial shoots
- personal portfolios
- creative blocks
- client meetings
Key Concepts
photography
creative process
professional ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you allocate time for personal creativity?
- What personal project could complement this assignment?
A Different Perspective
May limit personal growth if not managed.
