Always Quote by Roger Deakins
“I came up, I suppose, a fairly traditional way. I went to art college. I always wanted to be a stills photographer, really, when I was younger, and I briefly worked as a stills photographer.”
About This Quote
He describes a conventional path: art school, aspiring to be a still photographer, and briefly working in that field.
In simple terms: He followed a traditional artistic route.
Key Takeaway
Embrace your early interests, even if they change.
Themes
career
art
photography
journey
identity
Mood
reflective
nostalgic
Type
personal
career
When to use this quote
- Choosing a college major
- first job in photography
- shifting artistic goals
- reflecting on past decisions
Key Concepts
Traditional education
creative aspiration
early career
Questions to Reflect On
- What early passion still influences you today?
- How might you integrate past interests into current work?
A Different Perspective
May overlook alternative, non‑traditional routes that could be equally rewarding.
