Deeper Quote by Richard Avedon
“There's always been a separation between fashion and what I call my 'deeper' work. Fashion is where I make my living. I'm not knocking it. It's a pleasure to make a living that way. It's pleasure and then there's the deeper pleasure of doing my portraits. It's not important what I consider myself to be, but I consider myself to be a portrait photographer.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Fashion & Portraits, 1990s, null
He distinguishes his commercial fashion work from his personal portrait photography, valuing both but seeing portraiture as his deeper artistic identity.
In simple terms: Fashion pays the bills; portraits fulfill his artistic soul.
Key Takeaway
Balance commercial work with personal passion.
Themes
art
identity
balance
career
creativity
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
artistic
professional
When to use this quote
- fashion shoots
- portrait commissions
- gallery exhibitions
- personal projects
- teaching
Key Concepts
portraiture
commercial fashion
artistic integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you allocate time between income‑generating and passion projects?
- What compromises arise when art meets commerce?
A Different Perspective
Commercial demands can limit time for personal work.
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