Photography is the simplest thing in the world, but it is incredibly complicated to make it really work. Martin Parr complicateincrediblymake Change image and share on social
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
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
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
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
