All photographs are self-portraits.

No matter how slow the film, Spirit always stands still long enough for the photographer It has chosen.

Let the subject generate its own photographs. Become a camera.

Photographers who come up with power never get accused of imitating anyone else even though they photograph the same broom, same street, same portraits.

Different levels of photography require different levels of understanding and skill. A "press the button, let George do the rest" photographer needs little or no technical knowledge of photography. A zone system photographer takes more responsibility. He visualizes before he presses the button, and afterwards calibrates for predictable print values.

In putting images together I become active, and excitement is of another order - synthesis overshadows analysis.

When you approach something to photograph it, first be still with yourself until the object of your attention affirms your presence. Then don't leave until you have captured its essence.