Believable Quote by Hiroshi Sugimoto
“Humans have changed the landscape so much, but images of the sea could be shared with primordial people. I just project my imagination on to the viewer, even the first human being. I think first and then imagine some scenes. Then I go out and look for them. Or I re-create these images with my camera. I love photography because photography is the most believable medium. Painting can lie, but photography never lies: that is what people used to believe.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Hiroshi Sugimoto on photography, 2005
Photography captures reality directly, unlike painting which can distort; it offers a truthful visual record of the world.
In simple terms: Photography shows truth more directly than painting.
Key Takeaway
Use photography to document and reflect reality.
Themes
truth
visual art
reality
perception
Mood
contemplative
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- exhibitions
- documentary projects
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
photography
medium theory
visual honesty
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your camera choice shape truth?
- Can any image be truly objective?
A Different Perspective
Photography still involves framing choices that affect interpretation.
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