Adequate Quote by W. Eugene Smith
“What use having a great depth of field, if there is not an adequate depth of feeling?”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Photojournalist Talk, 1970
Technical skill in photography is useless without emotional depth; feeling gives images their power.
In simple terms: Depth of feeling matters more than technical depth.
Cultivate empathy to enrich work.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- portrait photography
- storytelling
- journalism
- teaching
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you infuse emotion into your work?
- Can technical excellence exist without feeling?
Technical mastery alone may not move viewers without genuine feeling.