All of my marriages lasted seven years. Elliott Erwitt lastmarriageyear Change image and share on social
The most awful museums are in China. They have magnificent stuff on display and just the worst way of displaying it. They just don't spend money on lighting and installation. Elliott Erwitt awfulbadchina Change image and share on social
To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them. Elliott Erwitt artfindhave share on social
My life has been quite interesting professionally. Elliott Erwitt interestlifeprofessionally Change image and share on social
I don't really have a favorite camera. I use a Leica and Canon a lot. It depends, especially professionally, on the requirements. But my carry-around camera is a Leica. Elliott Erwitt cameracanoncarry Change image and share on social
I'll always be an amateur photographer. Elliott Erwitt amateurphotographerwill Change image and share on social
When I get up in the morning I brush my teeth and go about my business, and if I am going anywhere interesting I take my camera along. Elliott Erwitt brushbusinesscamera Change image and share on social
It's almost embarrassing, but I do have one trick for taking portraits on commission. I carry one of these little bicycle horns in my pocket, and once in a while, when someone is sour-faced or stiff, I blow my horn. It sort of shatters the barriers. It's silly, but it works. Elliott Erwitt barrierbicycleblow share on social
I'm an amateur photographer, apart from being a professional one, and I think maybe my amateur pictures are the better ones. Elliott Erwitt amateurphotographerpicture Change image and share on social
The advantage of taking pictures of the famous is that they get published. Elliott Erwitt advantagefamouspicture Change image and share on social
