Edits Quote by Mary Ellen Mark
“No, I don't think you're ever an objective observer. By making a frame you're being selective, then you edit the pictures you want published and you're being selective again. You develop a point of view that you want to express. You try to go into a situation with an open mind, but then you form an opinion, and you express it in your photographs.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New York Times, 1995
The speaker critiques the myth of objectivity in photography, noting that framing and selection shape perception.
In simple terms: Photography is never truly objective.
Key Takeaway
Be aware of bias.
Themes
subjectivity
artistic truth
ethics
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- photojournalism
- creative process
- critical analysis
Key Concepts
visual framing
perspective
truth
representation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance truth and art?
- What responsibilities do photographers have?
A Different Perspective
Objectivity is impossible, but honesty matters.
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