Aspiration Quote by Jamel Shabazz
“The majority of the people I've taken photographs of, I've had conversations with. "What are your goals and aspirations?" "What are you about?" It's not just about me capturing the image; I want to know what you are about.”
About This Quote
Photographer engages subjects in conversation to understand their aspirations, seeing them as more than images.
In simple terms: Talk to subjects to learn their stories.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper connection.
Themes
photography
conversation
humanity
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- portrait sessions
- documentary work
- interviews
Key Concepts
storytelling
empathy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you build trust quickly?
- What questions reveal core motivations?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone wants to share personal goals.
![“I wanted to go amongst gangbangers, to understand this war they were fighting amongst each other. I wanted to document it, [also] to show the human side of it.” quote by Jamel Shabazz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/14d/jamel-shabazz-24195_documents_i-wanted-to-go-amongst-gangbangers-to-un_1597544.jpg)
![“One of the great crimes of the Bloomberg/Klein administration [in New York City] is that they've removed themselves from communities, as if communities have nothing to say about what their needs and aspirations are for themselves and for their children.” quote by Bill Ayers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cfb/bill-ayers-1848_administration_one-of-the-great-crimes-of-the-bloomberg_36172.jpg)
