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Look at lots of exhibitions and books, and dont get hung up on cameras and technical things. Photography is about images
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"Look at lots of exhibitions and books, and don't get hung up on cameras and technical things. Photography is about images"

- Fay Godwin

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In this quote, photographer Fay Godwin highlights the value of focusing on the art of photography instead of getting caught up in the technical elements. She motivates aiming photographers to check out different exhibits and books to acquire motivation and broaden their point of view. Godwin advises us that at its core, photography is about catching powerful and significant images that evoke feeling and narrate. It is not about the type of electronic camera or the technical settings used, however rather the capability to capture a moment and convey a message through the lens. This quote works as a tip to stay real to the essence of photography and not get lost in the technicalities.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Fay Godwin between February 17, 1931 and May 27, 2005. She was a famous Photographer from United Kingdom. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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