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

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.

One doesn't stop seeing. One doesn't stop framing. It doesn't turn off and turn on. It's on all the time.

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

Computer photography won't be photography as we know it. I think photography will always be chemical.

As you get older, you have different tools, and you learn to use photography differently.

When I'm asked about my work, I try to explain that there is no mystery involved. It is work. But things happen all the time that are unexpected, uncontrolled, unexplainable, even magical. The work prepares you for that moment. Suddenly the clouds roll in and the soft light you longed for appears.