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Forget what it was. Look at what it is.

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Jay Maisel
Age: 93
Born: 1931
Born: January 18
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All these factors are only valuable if you're curious. But in any case, the more knowledge you have, the more things are open and available to you.
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I don't see light as something that falls, but as a positive force.
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Since the background is as important as the subject, you mustn't let it default by chance. You must control not only vertical and horizontal, you must be aware of the depth of field (or lack of it) that you want in the background.
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Color is seductive. It changes as it interacts with other colors, it changes because of the light falling upon it, and it changes as it becomes larger in size.
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The pictures are everywhere. If you're open, they will find you.
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Remember that most people (those who are not photographers) don't even see the things that you missed. Many don't even look. Ergo, you are way ahead of the game.
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You always end up with too many pictures to edit and too few that you feel 'got it'.
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There is no bad light. There is spectacular light and difficult light. It's up to you to use the light you have.
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If you want to make more interesting pictures, become a more interesting person.
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If you are out there shooting, things will happen for you. If you're not out there, you'll only hear about it.
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I'm a New Yorker. I don't believe in air unless I can see it.
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I want to go out as unprepared as possible so I can get filled up with what the world has to offer.
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Gesture is not always action.
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You must be open to what otherwise may seem to be a detriment to your 'plans'.
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Every picture should have a place you can go, a home, a climax.
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Never say you're going back - SHOOT IT NOW!
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Be aware of every square millimeter of your frame.
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Money and fame that photography can bring you are wonderful, but nothing can compare to the joy of seeing something new.
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Keep your mind open. You may very well learn something new about yourself and your pictures.
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The drama of light exists not only in what is in the light, but also in what is left dark. If the light is everywhere, the drama is gone.
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