To know ahead of time what you're looking for means you're then only photographing your own preconceptions, which is very limiting, and often false.

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.

I trust my instincts. I don't distrust them. They haven't led me astray. It's when I've made up my mind to be efficient that is when I have gone wrong.

go in over your head, not just up to your neck.

I realize more and more what it takes to be a really good photographer. You go in over your head, not just up to your neck.

Being disabled gave me an immense advantage. People are kinder to you. It puts you on a different level than if you go into a situation whole and secure.

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