Martin Parr Work Quotations

My black-and-white work is more of a celebration, and the color work became more of a critique of society.

In the '70s, in Britain, if you were going to do serious photography, you were obliged to work in black-and-white. Color was the palette of commercial photography and snapshot photography.

There are elements of irony in my work, of course.

Personally, I don't take holidays; I go on trips. My idea of relaxing is taking a trip that isn't commissioned. I'll work just as hard, but without that nagging pressure of fulfilling a commission. Now that's what I call a holiday.

By default, I am a travel photographer. I work on a combination of commissions and personal projects that take me around the world.

Work harder, get closer and be passionate about what you photograph.