A photograph is a picture and no more true or false than any other depiction; why is that so hard to comprehend?

If you are intent on drawing or painting on your prints, you must first learn to draw and paint at least as well as you photograph.

There are many reasons why photography does not attract the social and cultural attention it deserves. I would add one more which has received scant attention: it does not make a lot of noise. ... Perhaps photography would be more appreciated if camera shutters fired with the sound of a .357 Magnum.

Asked for your opinion on the prints, you have two choices: truth or tact. I ask for the bathroom.

Be gentle and tolerant. Intimacy will grow, but will take time and cannot be rushed. If all goes well, soon you will become more familiar with each other, and handling will forge awkward fumbling and fondling into more satisfying and productive caresses and eventually into a comfortable working partnership. At this stage you will be ready to accompany your new camera into the world.

A photograph is a mirror; mostly it reflects the prejudices of the viewer.

Predators and prey always coexist. That's why we have galleries as well as photographers.