"I try to photograph people's spirits and thoughts.……" — Yousuf Karsh
"I try to photograph people's spirits and thoughts. As to the soul-taking by the photographer, I don't feel I take away, but rather that the sitter and I give to each other. It becomes an act of mutual participation."
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Yousuf Karsh
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16 Quotes by Yousuf Karsh
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I have found that great people do have in common. . .an immense belief in themselves and in their mission.…
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There is a brief moment when all there is in a man's mind and soul and spirit is reflected through…
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If it's a likeness, alone, it's not a success. If, through my portraits, you can come to know the subjects…
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The trouble with photographing beautiful women is that you never get into the dark room until after they've gone.
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Within every man and woman a secret is hidden, and as a photographer it is my task to reveal it…
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My chief joy is to photograph the great in heart, in mind, and in spirit, whether they be famous or…
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The art is the challenge which you must meet every day: the technique you should learn to control with time.…
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It should be the aim of every photographer to make a single exposure that shows everything about the subject. I…
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We may never be able to pay directly for the gifts of true friendship - but pay we must, even…
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If there is a single quality that is shared by all great men, it is vanity. But I mean by…
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I've also seen that great men are often lonely. This is understandable, because they have built such high standards for…
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Look and think before opening the shutter. The heart and mind are the true lens of the camera.
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