Spend time with spiritual friends, those who seek light. Purity is gained through strength.
"Utter truth is essential, and that is what stirs me when I look through the camera. "
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.
Photography is a very subtle thing. You must let the camera take you by the hand, as it were, and lead you into your subject.
To understand another human being you must gain some insight into the conditions which made him what he is.
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.
A burning purpose attracts others who are drawn along with it and help fulfill it.
Ther's no great banquet but some fares ill.
A lot of people thought I got famous as a studio artist, then decided to cash in on it. But it actually was just a matter of survival for many years, and I felt it was really important for me to be able to say whatever I wanted with my street art and fine art.
President O[bama] talks the talk and then walks a completely different walk. I would call him the divider-in-chief.
Good work instead of long prayers.