3 Online Places that Give You the Best Photography Quotes

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Susan Sontag said in her work On Photography that:

To photograph people is to violate them, by seeing them as they never see themselves, by having knowledge of them that they can never have; it turns people into objects that can be symbolically possessed. Just as a camera is a sublimation of the gun, to photograph someone is a subliminal murder – a soft murder, appropriate to a sad, frightened time.

Sometimes, a photographer needs inspiration. Blogs, people, nature, places will provide enough inspiration, but there are times when we crave more. When we just need some great photography quotes to keep up alert and motivated, where should we go? You could try the library, if you’ve got the time, but we suggest an easier and much more approachable solution: the internet. If you’re looking for inspirational photography quotes, then we’ve got just the thing for you. Here are 3 online places where you can get the best photography quotes.

GoodReads

GoodReads is the best quote repository you can find online. The great photography quote at the beginning of our article was taken from GoodReads. All you need to do is do a quick search and you are rewarded with a plethora of great, funny, short, long and inspirational photography quotes. It’s also the place where you’ve got all the important photography quotes by photography geniuses, such as Ansel Adams. GoodReads is also a really good website for finding black and white photography quotes, famous photography quotes and quotes about photography in general. Just customize your search and you’re given plenty of quotes about photography, love, life and death.

Tumblr

Tumblr is another place where you can find really nice and inspiring photography quotes. You do need to sign up for an account, but you can sign up in the blink of an eye! Tumblr is really the place to go for anything and everything, it’s uncensored, so if you’re looking for something a bit more alternative, it’s the place to go to.

Brainy Quotes

Brainy Quotes is the most comprehensive repository of quotes on the internet. There isn’t anything you can’t find on Brainy Quotes. Their photography quotes section is quite satisfactory and it will do the sorting by the author’s names. You can spend days searching their database and getting inspired, not just about photography, but about also about love and work, business and

We found this quote from Mario Testino, one of the biggest and most famous fashion photographers alive, on Brainy Quotes:

To me, the magic of photography, per se, is that you can capture an instant of a second that couldn’t exist before and couldn’t exist after. It’s almost like a cowboy that draws his gun. You draw a second before or after, you miss and you’re dead – not them. To me, photography’s always like that.

Other online places to find great photography quotes and sayings are Xanga, Pintrest, WikiQuote and even Facebook and with the help of their hashtag feature.

What to do with Photography Quotes?

We suggest that you gather them in a file or folder and keep them somewhere you can access them easily. Trust us, when it comes to inspiration, be it for a portrait or a wedding, you need as much help as you can get.

You can also share some quotes on your blog or your Facebook page, you know how much people love quotes!

Share your favorite photography quote with us in the comment section below, we would love to hear from you. Or better yet, tell us where you get your photography quotes from!

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About Geta Movila

With a background in Theater and Literary Studies, Geta is a photography enthusiast taking great pleasure in writing on photographic art related subjects. She is an active contributor for Virtual Photography Studio, always looking for inspirational ideas and creative tips on how to develop skills and gain valuable experience in the field.