Camera Quote by Martin Parr
“Most of us, when we go out with a camera in our own country, try to find exotic subject matter to photograph.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, 2010
Photographers often seek unfamiliar subjects at home, overlooking local uniqueness.
In simple terms: Look for the extraordinary in everyday surroundings.
Key Takeaway
Find novelty in familiar settings.
Themes
creativity
observation
culture
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
artistic
observational
When to use this quote
- travel photography
- street photography
- documentary work
Key Concepts
photography
visual storytelling
Questions to Reflect On
- What local scenes could you capture uniquely?
- How does familiarity affect your artistic eye?
A Different Perspective
Might miss truly exotic opportunities abroad.
![“My photography is very European. In America, I always get the sense that people are comforted by understanding what they're looking at. Photography's quite clear here [in the U.S.], it's very well-explained. My photography's perhaps not as well-explained.” quote by Anton Corbijn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/38b/anton-corbijn-8467_america_my-photography-is-very-european-in-ameri_2662373.jpg)
