Bring Quote by Richard Avedon
“Click! In other words, I'm in a very controlling position, and I can bring... and I've already... if the camera's on you, your face is very concentrated. You're listening. You don't know what I'm going to say next, and now you're smiling. All these things are the things I work with.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Avedon on Portraiture, 1975
Control in photography shapes subjects' expressions, revealing hidden emotions through deliberate framing.
In simple terms: Control reveals hidden feelings.
Key Takeaway
Use framing to guide emotional response.
Themes
photography
control
emotion
communication
Mood
analytical
artistic
Type
advice
reflective
When to use this quote
- portrait sessions
- advertising shoots
- documentary filming
Key Concepts
visual storytelling
psychology of perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How does a photographer’s presence influence a subject?
- What techniques balance control and spontaneity?
A Different Perspective
Over‑control may stifle authenticity.
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