Achieve Quote by Roland Barthes
“Usually the amateur is defined as an immature state of the artist: someone who cannot — or will not — achieve the mastery of a profession. But in the field of photographic practice, it is the amateur, on the contrary, who is the assumption of the professional: for it is he who stands closer to the (i)noeme(i) of Photography.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Mythologies by Roland Barthes, 1957
In photography, amateurs, closer to the pure essence of the medium, while professionals may be constrained by conventions.
In simple terms: Amateurs capture raw photography.
Key Takeaway
Value the fresh perspective of non‑experts.
Themes
artistic authenticity
creativity
perspective
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
critical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- gallery curation
- street photography
- learning photography
Key Concepts
aesthetic theory
photographic practice
authenticity
Questions to Reflect On
- What can professionals learn from amateurs?
- How does rawness affect artistic value?
A Different Perspective
Amateurs may lack technical skill.
