Sometimes you feel uncomfortable taking a photograph, but that's all part of the job. Martin Parr feeljobpart Change image and share on social
When I fly British Airways, I can't help but read the free Daily Mail, which makes me glad I am leaving the country. Martin Parr airwaybritishcountry Change image and share on social
I am not as cross about Thatcher now as I was in the '80s. Begrudgingly, I can see that some of her policies helped modernise Britain. Martin Parr 80sbegrudginglybritain Change image and share on social
I always take photographs when I attend a funeral. Most people there know who I am and expect me to be there with my camera. Martin Parr attendcameraexpect Change image and share on social
The idea of England in decline is very attractive. Martin Parr attractivedeclineengland Change image and share on social
When someone says to you, 'Oh, I don't take a good picture,' what they mean is they haven't come to terms with how they look. They take a fine picture, it's just that their image of how they think they look is not in touch with the reality. Martin Parr finegoodimage share on social
By default, I am a travel photographer. I work on a combination of commissions and personal projects that take me around the world. Martin Parr combinationcommissiondefault Change image and share on social
If you go to the supermarket and buy a package of food and look at the photo on the front, the food never looks like that inside, does it? That is a fundamental lie we are sold every day. Martin Parr buydayfood Change image and share on social
When I visited Vietnam for Oxfam, the thing that really struck me was how the local farmers had to prepare to evacuate or climb to their mezzanines with their valuable family possessions. Martin Parr climbevacuatefamily Change image and share on social
I just go out and try to make sense of the world around me. Martin Parr makesenseworld Change image and share on social
