Degrees Quote by Katy Grannan
“There's always been something illicit about the way I work. I'm photographing people I don't know, when nobody else is home - there's a necessary degree of secrecy.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: "Secrecy in Photography" with Katy Grannan, 2012
She feels her work requires hidden, private moments with strangers
In simple terms: Photography often involves covert observation of unknown people
Key Takeaway
Respect privacy while capturing authenticity
Themes
artistic process
privacy
observation
ethics
Mood
intense
curious
Type
artistic
ethical
When to use this quote
- street photography
- documentary work
- personal projects
Key Concepts
intimacy
authenticity
ethical boundaries
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance artistic intent with consent?
- What defines necessary secrecy in art?
A Different Perspective
Legal and moral concerns about non‑consensual imaging
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