Diane Arbus was a celebrated American photographer. She is well-known for clicking photographs of people like transgenders, circus performers, giants, nudists and dwarfs who are normally perceived as surreal by the society. She is also accredited for bringing a revolution in black and white photography. The pictures that she clicked have a powerful impact on the onlookers while she captured the private realities of life. She also became the first American whose works have been put on display at the ‘Venice Biennale’. She opted for unconventional methods and people from lower strata of society and complex outlook always attracted her. She also worked as a professional photographer for popular magazines like ‘The Sunday Times Magazine’, ‘Harper’s Bazaar’ and ‘Esquire’. We bring to you some famous quotable quotes and sayings by the famous photographer who is known for her unique subject matter. Read through the quotations and thoughts by Diane Arbus.
What I'm trying to describe is that it's impossible to get out of your skin into somebody else's.... That somebody else's tragedy is not the same as your own.
One of the risks of appearing in public is the likelihood of being photographed.
Diane Arbus
One thing that struck me early is that you don’t put into a photograph what’s going to come out. Or, vice versa, what comes out is not what you put in.
Regardless of how you feel inside, always try to look like a winner. Even if you are behind, a sustained look of control and confidence can give you a mental edge that results in victory.
