The ability to keep things in perspective is very important for a journalist. In a tense situation you need the ability to be there, yet somehow step aside; to keep a cool head and keep working without getting frustrated.
Philip Jones Griffiths[Photojournalism] really is the only branch of photography that's a credit to our profession. We see, we understand; we see more, we understand more.
Philip Jones GriffithsEven if not a single picture is never published, they exist. And that means that we are recording the history of the human race. If that's all your doing, it still a very very worth while profession to be involved in.
Philip Jones GriffithsI attempt to channel my anger into the tip of my forefinger as I press the shutter.
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