Martin Parr Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

“There are elements of irony in my work, of course.”

“When I am in London, all I do is mix with other people in the arts.”

“For those aspiring to make a living from travel photography, it's a sad fact that the boring shots are the shots that are going to make you money.”

“Sometimes you feel uncomfortable taking a photograph, but that's all part of the job.”

“Taking photos is a form of collecting.”

“We live in a difficult but inspiring world, and there is so much out there that I want to record.”

“I like to keep in touch with younger photographers. It's important that a younger generation comes up and questions the assumptions made by old farts like me.”

“I would urge everyone to start looking at the world in a different way. Spend some time looking at everyday objects, at their design, their shape, their individual characteristics. Think ahead and imagine their significance.”

“I don't like being flattered. It doesn't suit my English sensibilities. Remember, we are the great country of understatement.”

“I have been photographing people dancing for 20 or 30 years now, and I think I will eventually do a book of dancing photos.”