Often I have struggled for days to get the image of the photograph to overlap the spirit I see. It is an awesome responsibility, and a lonely one.

It is so basic. A human being is an innocent part of nature. Our civilization has distorted this universal quality that allows us to feel at home in our skin. Other animals have coats that they accept, but the human race has yet to come to terms with being nude.

You have to follow your instinct all the time. Otherwise you don't make it.

There is nothing unimportant in the universe.

Never ever say the word shoot when you are taking a picture with a camera because a camera is not a violent weapon.

I expect photographs to find me. I never thought of looking for them. I instinctively put them there. My intellect had nothing to do with it.

If you are not willing to see more than is visible, you won't see anything.