You have trust in what you think. If you splinter yourself and try to please everyone, you can’t. It’s important to stay the course. I don’t think I would have lasted this long if I’d listened to anyone. You have to listen somewhat and then put that to the side and know that what you do matters.

The pictures of my family were designed to be on a family wall, they were supposed to be together. It was supposed to copy my mother's wall in her house.

Lennon was very helpful. What he taught me seems completely obvious: he expected people to treat each other well.

I actually love talking about taking pictures, and I think that helps everyone.

Most people, especially successful people, are hard-working. They want to participate. They want to do things well.

When you go to take someone's picture, the first thing they say is, what you want me to do? Everyone is very awkward.

The subjects felt more comfortable if they played the role than if they had to be themselves.