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Once the amateurs naive approach and humble willingness to learn fades away, the creative spirit of good photography die
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"Once the amateur's naive approach and humble willingness to learn fades away, the creative spirit of good photography dies with it. Every professional should remain always in his heart an amateur"

- Alfred Eisenstaedt

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This quote by Alfred Eisenstaedt talks to the value of preserving a newbie's state of mind in digital photography. He suggests that when the interest as well as passion to learn of an amateur digital photographer fades away, the creative spirit of excellent photography passes away with it. He motivates professionals to stay humble as well as to never forget the excitement and also curiosity of an amateur. This is due to the fact that it is this enthusiasm and interest that drives creativity as well as permits the production of great photography. Eisenstaedt's quote is a reminder that also the most knowledgeable photographers ought to always remember the value of having a novice's mindset. It is this state of mind that permits the manufacturing of innovative and inspiring digital photography.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Alfred Eisenstaedt between December 6, 1898 and August 25, 1995. He/she was a famous Photographer from USA. The author also have 7 other quotes.

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