Every artist is, first of all, a craftperson thoroughly knowledgeable about the materials, tools, and techniques of his … - Freeman Patterson

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For the first time I feel an inner emotional security. There is reality and dependability. My life revolves around Richard and the baby.

Freeman Patterson

Every artist is, first of all, a craftperson thoroughly knowledgeable about the materials, tools, and techniques of his or her particular medium and skilled in using many of them.

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There's only one rule in photography - never develop colour film in chicken noodle soup.

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If you do not see what is around you every day, what will you see when you go to Tangiers?

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A photographer who wants to see, a photographer who wants to make fine images, must recognize the value in the familiar.

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A photographer who wants to see. . . . must recognize the value of the familiar. Your ability to see is not increased by the distance you put between yourself and your home. If you do not see what is all around you every day, what will you see when you go to Tangiers?. . . . Good seeing doesn't ensure good photographs, but good photographic expression is impossible without it.

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The ability of human beings to be creative depends fundamentally on the health and well-being of our biosphere, the few kilometres of air, water, and soil that surround our planet like the skin of an apple. Quite simply, they are the physical and spiritual bases of our lives, and the only source of materials and tools.

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