Dorothea Lange Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“It is not enough to photograph the obviously picturesque.”

“I believe in living with the camera, and not using the camera.”

“Surefire things are deadening to the human spirit.”

“A documentary photograph is not a factual photograph.”

“I many times encountered courage, real courage. Undeniable courage. I've heard it said that that was the highest quality of the human animal. I encountered that many times, in unexpected places. And I have learned to recognize it when I see it.”

“No country has ever closely scrutinized itself visually.”

“The visual life is an enormous undertaking, practically unattainable.”

“I believe that what we call beautiful is generally a by-product.”

“The words that come direct from the people are the greatest... If you substitute one out of your own vocabulary, it disappears before your eyes.”