Minor White Quotes

A collection of quotes by Minor White.

Minor White (1908-1976) was an influential American photographer and one of the founding fathers of modern photography. Known for his introspective and metaphysical approach, White's work explored the emotional and spiritual aspects of photography. He co-founded Aperture magazine and taught at the renowned Rochester Institute of Technology and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he mentored numerous renowned photographers. White's photographs often incorporated symbolism and abstract elements, and he played a crucial role in elevating photography to the status of fine art. His legacy continues to inspire and influence photographers worldwide.

A very receptive state of mind... not unlike a sheet of film

A very receptive state of mind... not unlike a sheet of film itself - seemingly inert, yet so sensitive that a fraction of a second's exposure conceives a life in it.

Minor White

Photography

Often while traveling with a camera we arrive just as the su

Often while traveling with a camera we arrive just as the sun slips over the horizon of a moment, too late to expose film, only time enough to expose our hearts.

Minor White

Photography

No matter how slow the film, Spirit always stands still long

No matter how slow the film, Spirit always stands still long enough for the photographer It has chosen.

Minor White

Photography