Martin Parr
Martin Parr
Martin Parris a British documentary photographer, photojournalist and photobook collector. He is known for his photographic projects that take an intimate, satirical and anthropological look at aspects of modern life, in particular documenting the social classes of England, and more broadly the wealth of the Western world. His major projects have been rural communities, The Last Resort, The Cost of Living, Small Worldand Common Sense...
NationalityBritish
ProfessionPhotographer
Date of Birth25 May 1952
moving people long
If you photograph for a long time, you get to understand such things as body language. I often do not look at people I photograph, especially afterwards. Also when I want a photo, I become somewhat fearless, and this helps a lot. There will always be someone who objects to being photographed, and when this happens you move on.
attracted
In New York, you have the street; in the U.K., we have the beach. I end up being like a migrating bird, being attracted to it.
films pleasant
The trouble with Hollywood films is that they always have a pleasant ending.
decline england
The idea of England in decline is very attractive.
country english great suit
I don't like being flattered. It doesn't suit my English sensibilities. Remember, we are the great country of understatement.