Over the years, I have perfected the art of dancing and photographing at the same time: it's a great double act. If you're dancing, you are joining in. If you stand there rigid, you are not in the flow of things. Martin Parr actartdance share on social
My black-and-white work is more of a celebration, and the color work became more of a critique of society. Martin Parr blackcelebrationcolor 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
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
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
Fashion pictures show people looking glamorous. Travel pictures show a place looking at its best, nothing to do with the reality. In the cookery pages, the food always looks amazing, right? Most of the pictures we consume are propaganda. Martin Parr amazeconsumecookery share on social
