Margaret Thatcher was very good for the arts in so far as it gave people a real focus for something to be against. Martin Parr artfocusgive Change image and share on social
TV-makers usually don't know much about photography. Martin Parr makerphotography 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
I photograph people as I find them. But people have issues about how they look. Martin Parr findissuepeople 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
