Communicate Quote by Willy Ronis
“A good picture knows how to communicate the emotion that created it.”
About This Quote
Source Exhibition: Photojournalism of the 20th Century, Musée d'Orsay, 2010
A photograph should convey the feeling that inspired its creation.
In simple terms: Photos express the photographer’s emotion.
Capture the emotion behind the scene.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Portraits
- war photography
- street scenes
- advertising
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What emotion does this image evoke for you?
- How can a photographer control emotional impact?
Viewers may interpret emotions differently.