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Berenice Abbott Quotes

Berenice Abbott quotes

American Photographer July 17, 1898 – December 9, 1991

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Does not the very word 'creative' mean to build, to initiate, to give out, to act - rather than to be acted upon, to be subjective? Living photography is positive in its approach, it sings a song of life - not death. Berenice Abbott
There are many teachers who could ruin you. Before you know it you could be a pale copy of this teacher or that teacher. You have to evolve on your own. Berenice Abbott
Berenice Abbott quote: "Photography can never grow up if it imitates some other..."
Photography can never grow up if it imitates some other medium. It has to walk alone; it has to be itself. Berenice Abbott
The challenge for me has first been to see things as they are, whether a portrait, a city street, or a bouncing ball. In a word, I have tried to be objective. Berenice Abbott
Berenice Abbott quote: "Photography helps people to see."
Photography helps people to see. Berenice Abbott
Berenice Abbott quote: "I didn't decide to be a photographer; I just happened to fall..."
I didn't decide to be a photographer; I just happened to fall into it. Berenice Abbott
Berenice Abbott quote: "The camera is no more an instrument of preservation, the image..."
The camera is no more an instrument of preservation, the image is. Berenice Abbott
Berenice Abbott quote: "Photography can only represent the present. Once photographed,..."
Photography can only represent the present. Once photographed, the subject becomes part of the past. Berenice Abbott

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