Quote by Diane Arbus

I always thought of photography as a naughty thing to do -- that was one of my favorite things about it, and when I first did it, I felt very perverse.

I always thought of photography as a naughty thing to do --

Summary

This quote reflects the photographer's unconventional perspective on their art. They describe photography as something "naughty" and "perverse," suggesting an element of rebelliousness and excitement in capturing images. The photographer finds joy in challenging societal norms and expectations associated with this form of artistic expression, implying that breaking the rules and pushing boundaries is what made photography all the more enticing for them.

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Photography

By Diane Arbus

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