Photographer's Quote(s) That made An Impression On You? John Gordon in British Columbia was a professional photographer and photo judge. I asked him how he ended up picking the winner?

Feiertag Loc: British Columbia, Canada

John Gordon in British Columbia was a professional photographer and photo judge. I asked him how he ended up picking the winner? One thing he said was, "If the photo didn't hold my attention for more than three seconds, it was dismissed!" The Three Second Rule.

I use this rule when I go through my photos. Into the trash can, if less than stated.

Do have any quotes to share?

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

f/8 and be there.
--Bob

Feiertag wrote:

John Gordon in British Columbia was a professional photographer and photo judge. I asked him how he ended up picking the winner? One thing he said was, "If the photo didn't hold my attention for more than three seconds, it was dismissed!" The Three Second Rule.

I use this rule when I go through my photos. Into the trash can, if less than stated.

Do have any quotes to share?

Wuligal Loc: Slippery Rock, Pa.

Galen Rowel: First, find the light, then put something in it.

turp77 Loc: Connecticut, Plainfield

A quote from my teacher the first day of school many, many, years ago. “How many photograprers does it take to take 1 Photograph. The answer is 101. 1 to take the picture and 100 to tell you how you SHOULD have taken it”

unlucky2 Loc: Hemet Ca.

I do not know who to attribute it to, but "compose before you expose" is my favorite quote/saying.

Feiertag wrote:

John Gordon in British Columbia was a professional photographer and photo judge. I asked him how he ended up picking the winner? One thing he said was, "If the photo didn't hold my attention for more than three seconds, it was dismissed!" The Three Second Rule.

I use this rule when I go through my photos. Into the trash can, if less than stated.

Do have any quotes to share?

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

rmalarz wrote:

f/8 and be there.
--Bob

👍👍

whwiden

Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst. HCB

Darkroom317 Loc: Mishawaka, IN

"Consulting the rules of composition before taking a photograph, is like consulting the laws of gravity before going for a walk."

Edward Weston

rwilson1942 Loc: Houston, TX

"If Your Photos Aren’t Good Enough, You’re Not Close Enough"
Eric Kim

Darkroom317 Loc: Mishawaka, IN

rwilson1942 wrote:

"If Your Photos Aren’t Good Enough, You’re Not Close Enough"
Eric Kim

http://erickimphotography.com/blog/2017/09/11/if-your-photos-arent-good-enough-youre-not-close-enough/

That quote is by Robert Capa

rwilson1942 Loc: Houston, TX

Darkroom317 wrote:

http://erickimphotography.com/blog/2017/09/11/if-your-photos-arent-good-enough-youre-not-close-enough/

That quote is by Robert Capa

I didn't think Eric Kim sounded right but that was where I found it

blackest Loc: Ireland

I wish I had my camera -unknown

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

Not a photographer but a quote by Mark Twain:
“You can’t depend on your eyes, when your imagination is out of focus.”

Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.

rmalarz wrote:

f/8 and be there.
--Bob

Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.

Feiertag wrote:

John Gordon in British Columbia was a professional photographer and photo judge. I asked him how he ended up picking the winner? One thing he said was, "If the photo didn't hold my attention for more than three seconds, it was dismissed!" The Three Second Rule.

I use this rule when I go through my photos. Into the trash can, if less than stated.

Do have any quotes to share?

I don't know where I heard it or who said it, but, "Be aware of the background" has stuck with me.