I believe Photoshop is in some way the contemporary darkroom, the creative area that all photographers have available today. Douglas Kirkland areacontemporarycreative Change image and share on social
It's fundamental to succeed in coming into contact with your subject. Whether it's a big Hollywood star or a passer-by in the street, it makes no difference. Douglas Kirkland bigcomecontact Change image and share on social
I have a genuine philosophy. I do not want to make negative pictures about people, and so I do everything I can to help make them feel comfortable in front of the camera. That is what is going to control your picture, because you are alone if your subject is not with you. And that's the simple answer to getting a good picture. Douglas Kirkland answercameracomfortable share on social
Respect and mutual respect are important. I, for instance, often show my latest work so that people can see how I work. Douglas Kirkland importantinstancelate Change image and share on social
I consider myself very lucky. I'm known for photographing celebrities, but, in a nutshell, my first love is photography. Douglas Kirkland celebritylovelucky Change image and share on social
I will refine somebody in a minor way, but I don't want to totally change them. I don't want them to look like plastic dolls. Douglas Kirkland changedollminor Change image and share on social
I like to talk to people and, obviously, to photograph them. Douglas Kirkland peoplephotographtalk Change image and share on social
You must adapt to the situation. This is where the pictures come from. Douglas Kirkland adaptpicturesituation Change image and share on social
Chanel is here forever. She changed fashion, she changed culture, and she changed how people dress. Douglas Kirkland chanelchangeculture Change image and share on social
Chanel is everywhere. Pick up a magazine. You'll find Chanel all over it. That's the imprint that she had. I mean, she did so much. Douglas Kirkland chanelfindimprint Change image and share on social