I toyed with the notion of being an actor, and am so glad that this whim did not go any further. Martin Parr actorgladnotion Change image and share on social
We live in a homogenized world, where it's hard to get excited when everything is slick and professional. The interesting things are the dull things. Martin Parr dullexcitehard Change image and share on social
I avoid Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, and if I need to communicate with someone, I email direct. Martin Parr avoidcommunicatedirect Change image and share on social
Filming is always a challenge because I'm not used to it. But I approach it head-on. I'm not technically brilliant, but it's the spirit that counts. Martin Parr approachbrilliantchallenge Change image and share on social
I would drown in objects if I didn't have the ability to photograph them. Martin Parr abilitydrownobject Change image and share on social
Personally, I don't take holidays; I go on trips. My idea of relaxing is taking a trip that isn't commissioned. I'll work just as hard, but without that nagging pressure of fulfilling a commission. Now that's what I call a holiday. Martin Parr callcommissionfulfill share on social
My father was an obsessive bird-watcher. The genes of observation passed down. Martin Parr birdfathergene Change image and share on social
When I am in London, all I do is mix with other people in the arts. Martin Parr artlondonmix Change image and share on social
The knack is to find your own inspiration and take it on a journey to create work that is personal and revealing. Martin Parr createfindinspiration Change image and share on social
Modern technology has taken the angst out of achieving the perfect shot. For me, the only thing that counts is the idea behind the image: what you want to see and what you're trying to say. The idea is crucial. You have to think of something you want to say and expand upon it. Martin Parr achieveangstcount share on social
