C.J. Chilvers > Quotes

“Inspiration doesn’t “strike.” Inspiration is scheduled. It happens when you allow it the time and attention it deserves.”
― C.J. Chilvers, A Lesser Photographer: Escape the Gear Trap and Focus on What Matters

“Collecting information is easy. Reviewing and applying information is hard.”
― C.J. Chilvers, A Lesser Photographer: Escape the Gear Trap and Focus on What Matters

“Together, we remain comfortable. Alone, we remain unique.”
― C.J. Chilvers, A Lesser Photographer: Escape the Gear Trap and Focus on What Matters

“The best storytellers eliminate photographs before they even begin shooting. They pre-edit. They determine what isn’t worth their effort to free up their time for the things that may prove to be remarkable.”
― C.J. Chilvers, A Lesser Photographer: Escape the Gear Trap and Focus on What Matters

“Life happens between frames. If you don’t put down the camera to experience your subject, how can you bring anything uniquely personal to the story? Great photography is just great storytelling. Great storytelling evolves from a life well lived. Live first.”
― C.J. Chilvers, A Lesser Photographer: Escape the Gear Trap and Focus on What Matters

“Great photography is about depth of feeling, not depth of field.” — Peter Adams”
― C.J. Chilvers, A Lesser Photographer: Escape the Gear Trap and Focus on What Matters

“whenever there is a sunset in front of you, turn around and start shooting what’s behind you.”
― C.J. Chilvers, A Lesser Photographer: Escape the Gear Trap and Focus on What Matters

“What defines a perfect photo is entirely up to you. Otherwise, this wouldn’t be an art. It would be just another commodity, subject to a checklist written long ago. There is no checklist. Be wary of anyone trying to sell you access to one.”
― C.J. Chilvers, A Lesser Photographer: Escape the Gear Trap and Focus on What Matters

“Figure out what’s different about your perspective and use it. There is no competition for a creative person. There are only your own assumptions and habits to overcome.”
― C.J. Chilvers, A Lesser Photographer: Escape the Gear Trap and Focus on What Matters

“The best camera is already always with you, because the best, sensor is your brain and the best lens is your eyes.”
― C.J. Chilvers, A Lesser Photographer: Escape the Gear Trap and Focus on What Matters