Quote by Helmut Newton

I like photographing the people I love, the people I admire, the famous, and especially the infamous. My last infamous subject was the extreme right wing French politician Jean-Marie Le Pen.

I like photographing the people I love, the people I admire,

Summary

This quote, attributed to an unidentified photographer, expresses a personal preference for capturing images of people who hold significance or hold meaningful relationships with the photographer. It reflects the artist's interest in capturing both loved ones and individuals whom they admire or recognize for various reasons, this includes public figures such as the infamous and divisive extreme right wing French politician Jean-Marie Le Pen. The photographer is inspired to document a diverse array of individuals, potentially seeking to explore their stories and portrayal through the medium of photography.

By Helmut Newton

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