Joe McNally Quotes

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Always remember to make room to shoot what you love. It's the only way to keep your heart beating as a photographer.

Joe McNally

John Loengard, the picture editor at Life, always used to tell me, If you want something to look interesting, don't light all of it.

Joe McNally

When shooting a story about someone, their hands should always be on your list to shoot.

Joe McNally

Don't pack up your camera until you've left the location.

Joe McNally

Unpredictability. Accidents. Not good when you're engaging in, say, brain surgery, but when lighting...wonderful!

Joe McNally

You've gotta taste the light, like my friend and fellow shooter Chip Maury says. And when you see light like this, trust me, it's like a strawberry sundae with sprinkles.

Joe McNally

A professor I had in college used to tell me that if someone won't listen to what you have to say because you're not wearing a tie, then put on a tie, 'cause what you have to say is more important than not wearing a tie. He was right.

Joe McNally