The purpose of all art is to cause a deep and emotion, also one that is entertaining or pleasing. Out of the depth and entertainment comes value.
W. Eugene Smith... to became neighbours and friends instead of journalists. This is the way to make your finest photographs.
W. Eugene SmithWhat use having a great depth of field, if there is not an adequate depth of feeling?
W. Eugene SmithUp to and including the moment of exposure, the photographer is working in an undeniably subjective way. By his choice of technical approach, by the selection of the subject matterand by his decision as to the exact cinematic instant of exposure, he is blending the variables of interpretation into an emotional whole.
W. Eugene Smith