I realize that I had the best of serious picture journalism.

I realize that I had the best of serious picture journalism.

Themes recur again and again in my work.

What you need to be a good photographer is an overwhelming curiosity and a good digestion.

I think if I ever get satisfied, I’ll have to stop. It’s the frustration that drives you.

If a photographer cares about the people before the lens and is compassionate, much is given. It is the photographer, not the camera, that is the instrument.

I look for a sense of reality with everything I did. I didn't work in a studio, I didn't light anything. I found a way of working which pleased me because I didn't have to frighten people with heavy equipment. It was that little black box and me and £5 worth of film in my pocket or maybe it was only £2 in those days.