Creative Quote by Imogen Cunningham
“I never divide photographers into creative and uncreative, I just call them photographers. Who is creative? How do you know who is creative or not?”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Photographic Art, 1935
All photographers share the same label; creativity is a spectrum, not a binary, and cannot be neatly categorized.
In simple terms: Photographers are all photographers; creativity isn’t a yes/no label.
Key Takeaway
Judge work, not titles.
Themes
photography
creativity
identity
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
critical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- gallery curation
- portfolio review
- education workshops
Key Concepts
aesthetic judgment
skill development
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria truly define creative work?
- How do you recognize creativity in everyday images?
A Different Perspective
Labels can help market but may limit perception.
