Famous quote by Jock Sturges

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All my life Ive taken photographs of people who are completely at peace being what they were in the situations I photogr
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"All my life I've taken photographs of people who are completely at peace being what they were in the situations I photographed them in"

- Jock Sturges

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This quote by Jock Sturges talks to the power of photography to capture minutes of peace and satisfaction. It suggests that the professional photographer has a special ability to acknowledge and record these moments, and that individuals in the photographs are comfortable and pleased in the circumstances they are in. This quote likewise implies that the photographer has a deep regard for the people he photographs, and that he has the ability to capture the charm of their lives in a way that is significant and authentic. It is a pointer that photography can be used to record moments of joy and peace, which these moments can be shown others. Eventually, this quote talks to the power of photography to record minutes of appeal and peace, and to share them with the world.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Jock Sturges. He/she was a famous Photographer from USA. The author also have 41 other quotes.

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