Yousuf Karsh quotes

Look and think before opening the shutter. The heart and mind are the true lens of the camera. (Yousuf Karsh)
Character, like a photograph, develops in darkness. View quote
Yousuf Karsh
The trouble with photographing beautiful women is that you never get into the dark room until after they've gone. View quote
Yousuf Karsh
I've also seen that great men are often lonely. This is understandable, because they have built such high standards for themselves that they often feel alone. But that same loneliness is part of their ability to create. View quote
Yousuf Karsh
There is a brief moment when all there is in a man's mind and soul and spirit is reflected through his eyes, his hands, his attitude. This is the moment to record. View quote
Yousuf Karsh
Within every man and woman a secret is hidden, and as a photographer it is my task to reveal it if I can. View quote
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If there is a single quality that is shared by all great men, it is vanity. View quote
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I try to photograph people's spirits and thoughts. As to the soul-taking by the photographer, I don't feel I take away, but rather that the sitter and I give to each other. It becomes an act of mutual participation. View quote
Yousuf Karsh