You don't take a photograph, you make it.

Ansel Adams
About This Quote

Not everything that one takes a picture of can be considered a “photograph.” This quote from Ansel Adams is often used to describe the fact that a photograph is a two-dimensional representation. It cannot necessarily show all the details of a scene or what is going on in a scene. In the same way, it is impossible to take a photograph of yourself and make yourself out to be a socialite who speaks for herself endlessly while you are simply there to add color and charm. There are rules to photography, and while some people may not follow them all or do other things to get their desired effect, they should still be aware that making it goes beyond the simple practice of taking a picture.

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