An original is a creation motivated by desire. Any reproduction of an originals motivated be necessity. It is marvelous that we are the only species that creates gratuitous forms. To create is divine, to reproduce is human.

Is photography an art? There is no point in trying to find out if it is an art. Art is old-fashioned. We need something else.

One of the satisfactions of a genius is his will-power and obstinacy.

I do not photograph nature. I photograph my visions.

Quote me as much as you like; as a matter of fact I don’t even mind if you misquote me !

Personally, I have always preferred inspiration to information.

An original is a creation motivated by desire. Any reproduction of an originals motivated be necessity. It is marvelous that we are the only species that creates gratuitous forms. To create is divine, to reproduce is human.