“All the technique in the world doesn’t compensate for the inability to notice.” —Elliott Erwitt
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“I am a craftsman. I often say that I am a photographer with a hobby, which is photography. Most of my images are commercial, but I also take pictures for my own pleasure. Sometimes the two go together, but not always.” —Elliott Erwitt
Attention and taking pleasure in the world — the two key ingredients for insightful, humanistic photography.