Life wanted faces that would express what we wanted to tell. Not just the unusual or striking face, … - Margaret Bourke-White

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As a youngster I used to try to pick up any bits of wisdom about the guitar I could. It's not like now where you have books and books about every aspect of anything. Any little pearl of wisdom was welcome back then.

Margaret Bourke-White

Life wanted faces that would express what we wanted to tell. Not just the unusual or striking face, but the face that would speak out the message from the printed page. I am always looking for some typical person or face that will tie the picture essay together in a human way.

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The camera is a remarkable instrument. Saturate yourself with your subject, and the camera will all but take you by the hand and point the way.

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