You are responsible for what you have done and the people whom you have influenced.

You are responsible for what you have done and the people whom you have influenced.

If anyone gets in my way when I'm making a picture, I become irrational. I'm never sure what I am going to do, or sometimes even aware of what I do-only that I want that picture.

Even while you're in dead earnest about your work, you must approach it with a feeling of freedom and joy; you must be loose-jointed, like a relaxed athlete.

To understand another human being you must gain some insight into the conditions which made him what he is.

The camera is a remarkable instrument. Saturate yourself with your subject, and the camera will all but take you by the hand and point the way.

Utter truth is essential...and to get that truth may take a lot of searching and long hours.