I think that it was a great advantage to go into photography not knowing much about it. Not thinking. I think one of the problems with many photographers today is that they never see for themselves, but just like everybody else.
Robert MapplethorpeWhen I have sex with someone I forget who I am. For a minute I even forget I'm human. It's the same thing when I'm behind a camera. I forget I exist.
Robert MapplethorpeMy lifestyle is bizarre, but the only thing you need to know is where the darkroom is.
Robert MapplethorpeI'm not photographing anything naked these days. I haven't been concentrating on bodies recently.
Robert Mapplethorpe