117 Quotes by Martin Parr

When a mother takes pictures of her children on the beach, she doesn’t take herself for an artist; she does it for love, which is an excellent reason, from my point of view.

For those aspiring to make a living from travel photography, it’s a sad fact that the boring shots are the shots that are going to make you money.

I see things going on before my eyes and I photograph them as they are, without trying to change them. I don’t warn people beforehand. That’s why I’m a chronicler. I speak about us and I speak about myself.

Filming is always a challenge because I’m not used to it. But I approach it head-on. I’m not technically brilliant, but it’s the spirit that counts.

Photography’s central role is to be the absolute medium of the day. It is fantastic that there is no longer any technical intimidation.

I am not as cross about Thatcher now as I was in the ’80s. Begrudgingly, I can see that some of her policies helped modernise Britain.

I photograph wealth.

TV-makers usually don't know much about photography.

My biggest television weakness is 'Dragons' Den.'