"For me the printing process is part of the magic of photography. It's that magic that can be exciting, disappointing, rewarding and frustrating all in the same few moments in the darkroom"
- John Sexton
About this Quote
John Sexton's quote speaks to the unique experience of establishing photos in the darkroom. For him, the printing procedure is a wonderful experience that can bring a variety of feelings. It can be exciting to see the image come to life, however likewise frustrating if the outcomes don't satisfy expectations. It can be fulfilling when the image ends up exactly as prepared, however likewise irritating when the wanted outcome is not achieved. The darkroom is a location of experimentation and discovery, and the results can be unforeseeable. It is this unpredictability that makes the printing procedure so special and special. For John Sexton, the darkroom is a place of magic and mystery, and the outcomes can be both fulfilling and frustrating.
This quote is written / told by John Sexton somewhere between September 29, 1942 and today. He/she was a famous Educator from USA.
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