"I'd go down to the end of my street, to a garage that had a certain feeling about it, or a particular light; I'd take a picture of a friend who needed a head shot. That's how I learned, instead of having school assignments and learning camera techniques"
- Herb Ritts
About this Quote
In this quote, photographer Herb Ritts is explaining his unconventional approach to finding out photography. Instead of following standard techniques such as participating in school or completing assignments, Ritts would just go to completion of his street and discover motivation in the daily environments. He would be drawn to certain places or lighting that evoked a certain feeling within him. Ritts likewise points out taking photos of pals who needed head shots, showing that he discovered by practicing and experimenting with his electronic camera rather than through official guideline. This quote highlights Ritts' distinct and instinctive method to photography, which ultimately resulted in his success as a popular photographer.
This quote is written / told by Herb Ritts between August 13, 1952 and December 26, 2002. He was a famous Photographer from USA.
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