Black Quote by Martin Parr
“In 1982 I bought the newly released Makina Plaubel 55mm fixed-lens camera. With this shift from 35mm to 6 x 7, I also changed from black and white to color. Later that year, I started my project on New Brighton called The Last Resort. However, the first project I shot in colour was composed of urban scenes from Liverpool. This image was on the second roll of film. It's the first good photo I made in this new chapter of my work.”
About This Quote
Source Photograph series: The Last Resort, 1982, Liverpool, UK
Switching to a larger format and color opened new creative possibilities, marking a turning point in his work.
In simple terms: Changing tools reshaped his artistic vision.
Key Takeaway
Embrace new tools to evolve.
Themes
creativity
photography
transformation
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
artistic
documentary
When to use this quote
- personal projects
- exhibitions
- artistic development
Key Concepts
visual art
medium shift
Questions to Reflect On
- What did the new format enable?
- Did color change your storytelling?
A Different Perspective
New equipment may limit spontaneity.
