Criticism is hypocrisy; society is hypocrisy. I'm a tourist. I'm a consumer. I do the things that I photograph and can be criticized of. Martin Parr consumercriticismcriticize Change image and share on social
In the '70s, in Britain, if you were going to do serious photography, you were obliged to work in black-and-white. Color was the palette of commercial photography and snapshot photography. Martin Parr 70sblackbritain Change image and share on social
Choosing sepia is all to do with trying to make the image look romantic and idealistic. It's sort of a soft version of propaganda. Martin Parr chooseidealisticimage Change image and share on social
In New York, you have the street; in the U.K., we have the beach. I end up being like a migrating bird, being attracted to it. Martin Parr attractbeachbird 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
I don't like being flattered. It doesn't suit my English sensibilities. Remember, we are the great country of understatement. Martin Parr countryenglishflatter Change image and share on social
I love curating, because I'm lucky and privileged that I have a platform and I can share my discoveries with other people. Martin Parr curatediscoverylove 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
