If you photograph for a long time, you get to understand such things as body language. I often do not look at people I photograph, especially afterwards. Also when I want a photo, I become somewhat fearless, and this helps a lot. There will always be someone who objects to being photographed, and when this happens you move on.
Martin ParrI think the ordinary is a very under-exploited aspect of our lives because it is so familiar.
Martin ParrPart of the role of photography is to exaggerate, and that is an aspect that I have to puncture. I do that by showing the world as I really find it.
Martin ParrWealthy people have not disappeared, they are just not so willing to show off their wealth.
Martin ParrI am kept awake by the list of possibilities for shooting more photos and deciding what I must prioritise next.
Martin ParrI go straight in very close to people and I do that because it's the only way you can get the picture. You go right up to them. Even now, I don't find it easy. I don't announce it. I pretend to be focusing elsewhere. If you take someone's photograph it is very difficult not to look at them just after. But it's the one thing that gives the game away. I don't try and hide what I'm doing - that would be folly.
Martin Parr