18 Quotes by Douglas Kirkland

The misfortune is that many people, men and women, think that the perfect face has no flaws, no pores in the skin; and that gives unrealistic levels of esteem. Somebody feels they're not right because they haven't got that type of refinement.

You must adapt to the situation. This is where the pictures come from.

It's fundamental to succeed in coming into contact with your subject. Whether it's a big Hollywood star or a passer-by in the street, it makes no difference.

I like to talk to people and, obviously, to photograph them.

I'll photograph weddings, friends - I'm not too good for anything.

Chanel is here forever. She changed fashion, she changed culture, and she changed how people dress.

Chanel is everywhere. Pick up a magazine. You'll find Chanel all over it. That's the imprint that she had. I mean, she did so much.

I consider myself very lucky. I'm known for photographing celebrities, but, in a nutshell, my first love is photography.

I believe Photoshop is in some way the contemporary darkroom, the creative area that all photographers have available today.